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The City Council will review minutes from the Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB board meeting on May 8, 2026. This includes approving a multi-year plan for 2027-2029, outlining investments in the city's future water supply and wastewater management. The board also approved a plan for energy efficiency measures and solar panels for 2026, and presented outcomes for 2025.

The Stockholm Vatten AB board is proposed to approve membership in the Rättvist Byggande association, as part of the company's efforts against work-related crime and to ensure fair construction practices. This membership will allow Rättvist Byggande to assist with contractor and subcontractor checks during procurement and ongoing projects, ensuring compliance with labor laws and preventing criminality.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten AB is recommended to approve a status report on quaternary treatment at Henriksdal wastewater treatment plant. This report details the implementation of a new treatment step to meet the EU's revised wastewater directive, which mandates the removal of pharmaceuticals and other micropollutants. The project has investigated three technical solutions based on activated carbon and ozone, and a pilot plant has been built at Henriksdal to test the most promising alternatives.

Stockholm Vatten AB is proposed to approve a report detailing the company's development and innovation projects in water and wastewater. The report describes about 30 ongoing projects, primarily focused on purification, climate neutrality, circular flows, micropollutant management, and digitalizing the drinking water network. The company collaborates with universities, research institutes, and other water organizations, both domestically and internationally.

The board of Stockholm Vatten AB is proposed to approve a status report for major investment projects exceeding 200 million SEK during the first four-month period of 2026. This report details the progress of 42 projects, with an estimated total cost of nearly 38 billion SEK, highlighting risks such as index adjustments and geological challenges. Noteworthy projects include new residential areas in Älvsjödalen and Loviseberg, and a tramline in southern Stockholm.

The Stockholm Vatten AB board is asked to approve a status report in June 2026 for the Stockholm Future Wastewater Treatment project. This project is progressing on time and budget, and involves closing the Bromma treatment plant and expanding the Henriksdal plant to serve approximately 1.6 million people by 2040. Wastewater will be diverted from Bromma to Henriksdal in 2028, with the Henriksdal plant fully completed in 2031.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall is recommended to approve the company's actions regarding the City Audit Office's 2025 annual report. The report, which reviewed the company's operations, finances, internal governance, and control, including areas like work-related crime and circular management, largely found the company well-managed. However, improvements are needed in systematic internal control, investment governance, and work environment efforts, for which the company has presented action plans.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten AB is proposed to update and establish instructions for how the company handles purchases and payments. These changes aim to modernize and streamline processes, including digitalizing authorization rights instead of using physical letters, and raising the procurement approval limit for department and purchasing managers from 10 to 20 million SEK.

Stockholm Vatten AB is proposed to decide on renovating a pressure pipeline from Åkeslund's wastewater pumping station near Brommaplan. This pipeline is in poor condition, has leaked treated wastewater into Lake Mälaren several times, and requires urgent action. The measure involves renovating approximately 120 meters of the pipeline in its current location for 22 million SEK, serving as a short-term solution while a more long-term plan for the pumping station is developed.

Stockholm Vatten AB proposes the construction of a new heating plant in Henriksdal to improve sludge treatment at the Henriksdal wastewater treatment plant. This project involves installing two heat pumps to recover process heat, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing climate impact, at an estimated cost of SEK 226 million with completion expected by 2029.

The Stockholm Vatten AB board is proposed to approve the reinvestment in the high-voltage switchgear in western Norsborg, allocating SEK 16 million for the planning phase. The total project budget, including future cost increases, is estimated at SEK 204 million, aiming to modernize the facility and ensure a stable water supply.

The Stockholm Vatten AB board is set to approve a water and sewage fee increase effective January 1, 2027. Recurring charges for villas and apartment buildings in Stockholm and Huddinge will rise by 12 percent, costing an average villa about 83 SEK more per month. One-time connection fees are proposed to increase by an average of 32 percent, with the housing unit fee specifically rising by 45 percent.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten AB is proposed to adopt a new financial policy for the company. This policy, developed by Stockholms Stadshus AB and recommended for adoption by subsidiaries, outlines goals, guidelines, and responsibilities for financial operations, aiming to optimize the company’s long-term financial results while considering risks. The policy will be updated later this year.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten AB is recommended to approve the company's financial report for the first period and forecast for 2026. This report summarizes the company's finances and key events and ongoing work in water and waste operations. Notably, progress has been made during this period on the Lovö Södra and Tensta water towers, as well as new agreements for wastewater treatment with neighboring municipalities.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten AB is set to approve the financial monthly report for March 2026. This report indicates the company's loan debt reached SEK 35,470 million, an increase of SEK 477 million from the previous month, utilizing 82.5% of the credit framework, with the interest rate for March at 2.62 percent.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten AB reviewed and approved several key reports and plans, including the multi-year plan for 2027-2029, which details substantial investments to secure the city's water supply and wastewater management. They also made revised decisions for projects upgrading UV facilities in Norsborg and cancelled climate action projects in Bromsten.

The Board of Stockholm Avfall AB is proposed to approve several notifications, including responses to new reception criteria for recycling activities in Löten, Ekerö, proposed legal changes due to the EU's revised wastewater directive, and a program for events in Stockholm city. The board will also be informed about the company's revised policies and minutes from municipal council and annual general meetings for Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB.

The Board of Stockholm Avfall AB is proposed to approve membership in the association Rättvist Byggande (Fair Construction). This is part of the company's efforts to combat work-related crime, aiming to foster fair competition and crime-free construction in Stockholm. The membership will enable Rättvist Byggande to assist with checks on labor law conditions and crime risks during procurements and ongoing contracts, thereby enhancing residents' safety.

The Board of Stockholm Avfall AB is proposed to approve an update on major investment projects exceeding 200 million SEK for the first tertial of 2026. This report details the status of 42 projects, with a total forecast nearing 38 billion SEK, and highlights the impact of new price index risk regulations on the budget. Several projects, including Centrala Bromma Riksby and investigations for Älvsjödalen, Loviseberg, and Spårväg Syd, receive updates on budget deviations and timelines.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB is proposed to approve the company's response and action plan for the City Audit's 2025 annual report. The report finds the company's operations to be largely appropriate and financially satisfactory, but highlights the need to strengthen internal controls, particularly regarding investments and work environment efforts. The company has developed measures to improve follow-up on work-related crime in construction projects and increase circular material management, among other things.