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🌍💧 #PFAS in Potable Water: A €1.6 Trillion Challenge for Humanity 💰🚨 #PFAS, known as "forever chemicals", are silently contaminating our most essential resource: drinking water. These synthetic substances, found in products ranging from non-stick cookware to firefighting foams, degrade so slowly that they’re now widespread in water systems across Europe. The cost of ensuring safe, potable water is staggering. 😮 📰 A groundbreaking investigation by The Guardian, Le Monde, Sveriges Radio, Yle, and SRF - Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen among others reveals: 💸 €1.6 trillion over 20 years is needed to remove PFAS from Europe’s water supplies, averaging €80 billion annually. 💧 In Sweden, cleanup costs alone could exceed €30 billion, forcing water utilities to raise consumer bills by 25-111%. 🚰 PFAS contamination affects drinking water, posing risks such as cancers, infertility, and immune suppression. The reality? This isn’t just a problem—it’s a crisis. 💡 Preventing PFAS emissions is the cheapest and most effective strategy, according to Hans Peter Arp, environmental chemist at the NGI - Norwegian Geotechnical Institute. But what about areas where contamination has already taken hold? At Auqvian, we use an innovative solution: 🌫️💧 Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG). By capturing water directly from the air, our technology creates fresh, drinkable water without relying on contaminated sources—a critical advantage as PFAS challenges mount. This isn’t just about solving a problem; it’s about creating a future where everyone has access to safe, potable water. 🌍✨ 💬 The question is urgent: How can we address this crisis while developing solutions that bypass it altogether? Let’s collaborate to secure clean water for generations to come. 📢 Huge thanks to The Guardian, Le Monde, Sveriges Radio, and the #ForeverLobbyingProject for shedding light on the PFAS crisis and its impact on drinking water. 🌟 Sources: https://lnkd.in/emfbcqRV https://lnkd.in/dYmt5HuZ https://lnkd.in/dv3uXfcs #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #PotableWater #AWG #CleanWater #Sustainability #Auqvian #ClimateAction #Innovation #WaterSecurity

🌍💧Resilience starts with water!🌍💧 While 🌾 food security and 🛡️ crisis preparedness dominate the agenda, one critical aspect often goes overlooked: access to clean drinking water in times of crisis 💦. 📰 As highlighted in an article published today in Impact Loop 🇸🇪, Peter Clarkson, one of Auqvian's co-founders, underscores that our potable water resilience is alarmingly low 🚨. Together with co-founders Ali Bergfors and Kristian N., we’re proud to introduce cutting-edge 🌬️ #AtmosphericWaterGeneration (#AWG) technology for everyone to the Nordics 🌍. This innovation extracts water straight from the air, offering a sustainable 🌱 and crisis-resilient solution to water scarcity💧. 💡 At Auqvian, we’re on a mission to ensure everyone has access to clean and safe drinking water, even in the toughest of times and places. Resilience begins with water!💡 🚰 What role do you think water resilience will play in future crisis planning? Let’s discuss! 💬 #WaterResilience #Innovation 💡 #Sustainability 🌱 #AWG #Auqvian

💧 We Need to Talk About the Price of Water! 💧 In #Sweden, clean, safe and easily accessible water is often taken for granted. But are we aware of its real cost? 🤔 A recent debate article penned by Pär Dalhielm, the CEO of Svenskt Vatten, emphasizes that current water and sewage fees don't cover the actual expenses required to maintain and upgrade Sweden's aging infrastructure. 🛠️🚰 Without proper investment, we risk compromising water safety and quality as well as the reliability of our supply. 🌍💦 🌱The article calls for a national dialogue to reassess water pricing, ensuring sustainable and safe water management for future generations. 🌱 👏 A big thank you to Pär Dalhielm and Svenskt Vatten for bringing this crucial issue to light. Let's collaborate to prioritise sustainable water management, not just in #Sweden but everywhere!👏 💡 What are your thoughts on balancing affordability with the need for infrastructure investment? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️ Source: https://lnkd.in/dAFrC3Av #WaterManagement #Sustainability #Infrastructure #CleanWater

💧🌍 Water Scarcity: Europe’s Overlooked Crisis 🌍💧 While #Europe has rightly focused on energy security, water scarcity is emerging as a pressing challenge. Nearly one-third of Europeans face shortages each year, which could increasingly affect access to clean and reliable drinking water if left unaddressed. 🚰Much of the issue lies in our aging infrastructure, with 25% of treated water lost to leaks—a gap we have the tools to close with innovation and investment.🚰 As Jessika Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, highlights, addressing this issue is key not only for industries and agriculture but also for ensuring sustainable drinking water supplies. 🚀The good news?🚀 ✅ Technologies like #AtmosphericWaterGeneration (#AWG) can complement traditional water sources. ✅ Public-private investment can modernize distribution systems. ✅ By prioritizing water in European Union policies, we can strengthen resilience for future generations. Water scarcity isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s an opportunity to innovate and collaborate. What actions should Europe take to ensure a secure water future? 💬👇 Special thanks to Jessika Roswall, European Environment Agency, and World Meteorological Organization for championing this critical cause. Source: https://lnkd.in/dwXpcYVv #WaterScarcity #Sustainability #CleanWater #EUEnvironment #Innovation

🌍💧 Climate Crisis Disrupts Earth's Water Cycle 💧🌍 A recent report highlights how global heating is wreaking havoc on our planet's water systems, leading to severe floods, droughts, and storms that impact billions worldwide. 🌍Key Findings🌍: Increased Flooding: Warmer air holds more moisture, resulting in intense downpours and catastrophic floods. Severe Droughts: Elevated temperatures cause higher evaporation rates, leading to prolonged droughts and water shortages. Supercharged Storms: Warmer seas provide more energy to hurricanes and typhoons, enhancing their destructive power. These disruptions threaten access to potable water, a fundamental human necessity. 💧Implications for Drinking Water💧: Contamination Risks: Flooding can overwhelm water treatment facilities, leading to contamination of drinking water supplies. Scarcity: Droughts reduce the availability of freshwater resources, intensifying competition and potential conflicts over water access. Infrastructure Damage: Extreme weather events can damage water infrastructure, disrupting supply and quality. At Auqvian, we're dedicated to developing innovative solutions to address these challenges, ensuring sustainable access to clean drinking water even amidst climate-induced disruptions. Let's collaborate more on this topic in 2025 so we can build a resilient future where everyone has access to safe, potable water. #ClimateChange #WaterCrisis #Sustainability #CleanWater #Auqvian Source: https://lnkd.in/dRdTD6m3

🚱 Water Challenges in Malung-Sälens kommun over the New Year’s Holiday🚱 Water scarcity has disrupted life in #Sälen, with guests near #Lindvallen and #Gubbmyren advised not to drink tap water and to shower at nearby hotels, according to an article published by SVT (https://lnkd.in/dKwKJXQS). High seasonal demand has created water scarcity related challenges in the area, affecting residents, tourists, and businesses alike. At Auqvian, we understand the critical need for innovative solutions like #AtmosphericWaterGeneration (#AWG) to ensure safe and reliable water access during peak seasons. 💧We hope the situation in Malung-Sälens kommun is resolved quickly and we wish everyone that follows us at Auqvian a safe, resilient and healthy 2025. Happy New Year! 💧 Source: https://lnkd.in/dKwKJXQS #WaterCrisis #SustainableWater #Innovation #AWG #WaterScarcity #ClimateResilience #TourismChallenges #Sälen #WaterManagement #NewYear #CommunityResilience

🌍 Building a Sustainable Future: Zero-Emission Energy + Atmospheric Water Generation 🚧💧 At one of Europe’s largest urban projects, Madrid's VALDECARROS MADRID, ACCIONA is transforming the way construction sites operate by combining hydrogen energy and #AtmosphericWaterGeneration (#AWG) technology. Here’s the innovation: ⚡ Zero-Emission Energy: Hydrogen fuel cells power the site with clean, reliable energy – no emissions, no compromise. 💧 Water from Air: AWG technology generates up to 200 litres of drinking water daily, using GENAQ units, from atmospheric humidity, using the same clean energy. Why it matters: 🌿 Environmental Impact: Reduced emissions and resource conservation. 💡 Water Resilience: Addressing water scarcity with scalable, zero-emission solutions. 🚀 Innovation in Action: A game-changer for sustainable construction and beyond. Learn more about this groundbreaking project: https://lnkd.in/dR3Vjp-A #Sustainability 🌱 #Innovation 🚀 #WaterFromAir 💧 #HydrogenEnergy ⚡ #ZeroEmissions #Construction 👷

🚨 Water Safety Alert in Bollebygds kommun🚨 Unauthorized access to a water reservoir in #Bollebygd has raised concerns about tap water safety in #Olsfors and #Hultafors. Residents are advised not to drink tap water and to use it only for flushing toilets until further notice. Water tanks will be deployed to the affected areas today. 🔗 For updates: Bollebygds kommun 📢 Reporting: SVT This incident highlights the importance of resilient water solutions in safeguarding access to clean drinking water during emergencies. Technologies like #AtmosphericWaterGeneration (#AWG) can play a crucial role here by producing clean, drinkable water directly from the air. AWG operates independently of centralized infrastructure, ensuring communities remain water-secure even when reservoirs are compromised. 🔹 Innovation creates safer, more resilient water systems. 🔹 #WaterSafety #ResilientWaterSystems #Innovation #AWG #Bollebygd 📢 Bollebygds kommun, Svenskt Vatten, Livsmedelsverket💧 Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/d4Dzju4d