Vannlaget

Vannlaget is a Norwegian term that translates to “the water team” and is used as a generic designation for groups connected to water-related activities or services. It is not a single, official entity, but a label that may appear in different contexts.

In sports and recreation, teams or clubs may adopt the name vannlaget for a squad that trains or competes in aquatic disciplines; the term is used as a descriptive, colloquial label rather than a formal title. In safety and rescue, local volunteers or professional crews providing lifeguard, search and rescue, or water safety services may be referred to as vannlaget in regional reporting or community communication.

In municipal or rural administration, vannlaget can describe a committee or workforce tasked with water-related infrastructure, such as supply, drainage, or flood prevention. In such contexts more formal terms like vannverket (waterworks) or vann- og avløpsetat (water and sewerage agency) are often used, depending on the jurisdiction. Usage of the term varies by region and over time.

Etymology and notes: the word combines vann (water) and laget (the team). There is no single global definition beyond these general uses, and the term typically functions as a generic label rather than a reference to a specific organization.

See also: water polo, lifeguard, water utility, flood control, water safety.