Urban Water Engineering
The Urban Water Engineering research group aims at contributing to the development of more sustainable urban water management systems focusing on:
- Snow and stormwater quality
- Stormwater treatment (biofilter, wet ponds and advanced treatment technology)
- Green Infrastructure and adaptation of urban water systems to climate change
- Sewer system ( inflow and infiltration, renovation strategies, FOG (fat, oil and grease) deposits and innovative sewer installations)
- Stormwater planning and responsibility
- Waste water treatment in small scale facilities
Established in 1993, the Urban Water Engineering research group has produced 36 doctoral theses since then. Today, the group consists of 20 senior researchers, two adjunct professors, two coordinators, two research engineers and 22 PhD candidates.
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Urban Water Engineering covers all aspects of urban water systems (stormwater, drinking water and waste water) with respect to collection, transport, treatment and organization / planning. Research in this field aims at structures for good economy and environment, wise use of resources and care for society's safety and health.
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Petra Viklund, Head of Water Department at Lumire, the Luleå Water Utility & Environmental Resource, has been appointed Honorary Doctor of Technology at Luleå University of Technology for her long-term collaboration with researchers and her commitment to sustainable water development. Read more...
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Reduces the amount of excavation work on municipal streets
In his dissertation, Youen Pericault , a researcher in Urban Water Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, has developed a model that helps municipalities plan infrastructure maintenance collaboratively.
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REV:EU – a new EU project for circular urban water systems
REV:EU develops sustainable wastewater solutions in cities. Stockholm, Oslo, and Paris will serve as testbeds to develop and implement innovative wastewater solutions.
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New intern at Tekniksprånget
We welcome Ellen Hannu Fors as a technical intern for the spring of 2026! Halfway through her internship in Water and Wastewater Engineering at LTU, she has already had the opportunity to work on field projects, green roofs, and research-related task...
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