Research Center of Excellence in Urban Water Engineering

Stormwater&Sewers at Luleå University of Technology develops and disseminates research-based knowledge and builds networks within stormwater and sewer systems, based on the needs of society, sustainability and wise use of resources, and in close collaboration with private and public stakeholders.

Chaired professor and responsible for the Urban Water Engineering Research Group is Prof. Maria Viklander.

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Newsletter #19, April 2018

In this newsletter you can, among other things, read about the pilot roofss at the university campus and optimal plant selection for green roofs, on the survey of metal fractionation in stormwater and the performance of grassed swales. Furthermore, Stormwater&Sewers has participated in, contributed to and organized different conferences, seminars and workshops.

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Solved metal fractions in stormwater

Metals in stormwater exist in different size fractions and their mobility and dispersion depends on the actual fraction. Free ions are considered to be the most toxic and bioavailable form of metals while particles and colloids can act as bearers of metals and transport them different distances depending on their size.

Final report for the period 2014 - June 2017 available now

The final report for Stormwater&Sewer's operating period January 2014 - June 2017 is published now. It reports the most important activities during period 2 and shows that Stormwater&Sewer is well on its way to reaching the vision of becoming an internationally leading research center of excellence in the field of stormwater and sewers by 2020.

Swedish Water and Wastewater Association´s Award for Best Thesis to LTU

Luleå University of Technology's graduate Mårten Winkler has been awarded the Swedish Water and Wastewater Association´s Award for Best Thesis.

Published:11 November 2013

Updated: 27 April 2018

By:Sylvia Kowar

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