avloppsförvaltningar
Avloppsförvaltningar translates to "wastewater management authorities" or "sewage administration bodies" in English. These are organizations responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment systems within a specific geographical area, typically a municipality or a group of municipalities. Their primary function is to collect, transport, and treat domestic, industrial, and sometimes rainwater runoff to prevent pollution of the environment, particularly water bodies.
The responsibilities of an avloppsförvaltning often include managing sewer networks, pumping stations, and wastewater treatment plants.
Funding for avloppsförvaltningar usually comes from user fees, often collected as part of local property taxes