Vatteninspektionen
Vatteninspektionen is the Swedish agency responsible for overseeing and regulating the quality of drinking water, groundwater, and surface water in Sweden. Established in 1999, it operates under the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) and is tasked with ensuring that water resources meet national and international standards for safety and environmental sustainability.
The agency’s primary functions include monitoring water quality, issuing guidelines for water treatment and distribution, and
Key areas of focus include detecting and mitigating risks from chemical pollutants, microbiological contaminants, and emerging
While Vatteninspektionen does not directly manage water infrastructure, it plays a critical role in setting standards