What Roslagsvatten does

Roslagsvatten AB is a Swedish municipal utility company founded in 1989 that supplies drinking water, treats wastewater, and collects household waste for residents and businesses across six municipalities in the Stockholm archipelago region: Ekerö, Knivsta, Täby, Vallentuna, Vaxholm, and Österåker. The company holds exclusive municipal mandates for these services in each geography, operating as a privately held aktiebolag with a small set of wholly-owned subsidiaries (Österåkersvatten AB, Vaxholmsvatten AB) that house per-municipality VA operations. Approximately 120 employees run the business from its Åkersberga headquarters, supported by 21 sewage treatment plants (ranging from 40 to 40,000 person capacity), three staffed recycling centers, numerous recycling stations, and a recycling ferry serving archipelago islands.

The core technology stack is physical infrastructure — water and sewer networks, treatment plants, collection vehicles, and recycling facilities — augmented by digital components including smart water meters with remote reading (fjärravläsning), the Mina sidor self-service portal (BankID-authenticated), SMS alerting for service disruptions, and electronic invoicing via Kivra. The flagship forward initiative is Närsorterat, a property-near collection system launching in autumn 2026 that introduces four-compartment household bins (fyrfackskärl) and Loop-stations for archipelago areas, replacing legacy collection models and enabling advanced sorting at the household level. Major capital projects in flight include the redevelopment of the Margretelund treatment plant and the Vaxholm Överförings System, which will route Vaxholm's sewage to Margretelund and decommission the Blynäs plant.

Roslagsvatten's revenue model is entirely fee-based and regulator-set: water and wastewater charges are collected per connected property under each municipality's VA-taxa, and waste collection fees comprise base fees plus variable subscription fees depending on bin type, collection frequency, and property type. Recycling center fees apply to disposal at Återvinningscentraler (ÅVC). Pricing is updated periodically (e.g., Ekerö waste fees effective July 1, 2026; Österåker and Vaxholm waste fees effective April 1, 2026). Customer reach extends across residential households (primary segment), businesses requiring grease separators, water kiosks, or commercial waste pickup, and archipelago residents served via Loop-stations and the recycling ferry. Strategic suppliers include Norrvatten and Stockholm Vatten (drinking water wholesale), Kappalaförbundet (wastewater association), and operational partners such as PreZero, TMR AB, Human Bridge, and Berga Secondhand. The company is governed by a board chaired by Michaela Fletcher and led by CEO Christian Wiklund (appointed 2025, formerly of Xylem).

Name

Roslagsvatten

Legal name

Roslagsvatten AB

Website

https://roslagsvatten.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Roslagsvatten AB is a Swedish municipal utility founded in 1989 that supplies drinking water, treats wastewater, and collects household waste for residents and businesses across six municipalities in the Stockholm archipelago region, operating 21 sewage treatment plants and serving approximately 20,000 waste subscribers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Water and Waste Management Utilities

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Waste Collection (5621), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sewer & Stormwater Line Cleaning (Jetting, Rooting) (BPALAMAG)

Keywords

• Municipal water supply
• Wastewater treatment services
• Household waste collection
• Recycling infrastructure
• Sewage treatment plants

Headquarters

HQ city

Åkersberga

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Water and Wastewater Fees: Revenue from water supply and wastewater treatment services to connected properties, based on municipal VA-taxa (water and sewerage fees).
2. Waste Collection Fees: Revenue from household waste collection services including base fees and variable fees based on subscription type, collection frequency, and property type.
3. Recycling Center Fees: Fees for disposal at recycling centers (ÅVC), including building waste, car waste, boat waste for private individuals and businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Roslagsvatten is a municipal utility company that supplies drinking water, treats wastewater, and provides household waste collection and recycling services to residents and businesses across six municipalities in the Stockholm archipelago region (Ekerö, Knivsta, Täby, Vallentuna, Vaxholm, and Österåker). The company operates 21 sewage treatment plants, three staffed recycling centers, and digital water meters with remote reading capabilities. Its services are funded through municipal water/sewerage fees and waste collection fees based on subscription type and property category.

Product overview

Roslagsvatten AB is a municipal utility company providing integrated water, sewage, and waste management services to six municipalities (Ekerö, Knivsta, Täby, Vallentuna, Vaxholm, and Österåker) in the Stockholm archipelago region. The product portfolio centers on three core service areas: (1) Water & Sewage (VA) — including municipal water supply, sewage collection and treatment across 21 treatment plants, digital smart water meters with remote reading, LTA pressurized sewage systems, and latrine collection; (2) Waste Management & Recycling — including household waste collection with scheduled pickup, food waste bags meeting SS EN-13432 standard, three staffed recycling centers (ÅVC), recycling stations (ÅVS), a reuse center (Återbruket), mobile hazardous waste collection, and a recycling ferry for archipelago areas; and (3) Digital Customer Services — including the Mina sidor self-service portal with BankID authentication, online collection schedules, e-invoicing via Kivra, SMS alerts for disruptions, and web-based e-services and forms. The flagship initiative is Närsorterat, a property-near collection (FNI) system launching in phases from autumn 2026, featuring four-compartment bins (fyrfackskärl) for single-family homes and Loop-stations for archipelago areas, replacing the current model with dedicated collection infrastructure. Roslagsvatten also operates specialized offerings including water kiosks, grease separator management, garden waste subscriptions, and educational programs like Sopsamlarmonster for children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water and Sewerage Services (Vatten och Avlopp) Municipal drinking water supply and sewage collection/treatment for connected properties across Ekerö, Knivsta, Täby, Vallentuna, Vaxholm, and Österåker municipalities. Includes water meters, connection services, damage reporting, pool filling/draining, and sewage treatment across 21 treatment plants.
• Household Waste Collection (Sophämtning) Scheduled waste collection from households including small houses, apartment buildings, and summer cottages. Collection schedules are municipality-specific and accessible via the Mina Sidor self-service portal.
• Recycling Centers (Återvinningscentraler / ÅVC) Three staffed recycling centers: Skå ÅVC (Ekerö), Vaxholms ÅVC, and Brännbackens ÅVC (Österåker), plus Ingmarsö recycling center for the archipelago. Accept household waste, construction debris, hazardous waste, and electrical equipment with varying pricing for private individuals and businesses.
• Four-Compartment Bins (Fyrfackskärl) and Near-Source Collection Specialized four-compartment waste bin system for single-family homes enabling sorting of food waste, residual waste, paper/plastic/metal packaging, colored and uncolored glass, and newspapers/magazines. Collected by purpose-built split-compartment trucks maintaining separation throughout transport. Launching autumn 2026 in Ekerö, Vaxholm, and Österåker.
• Loop-stations (Archipelago Collection Points) Shared collection points for archipelago areas (islands without bridge or ferry access) enabling sorting of food waste, residual waste, paper/plastic/metal/glass packaging, and newspapers. Operated and maintained by Roslagsvatten.
• Recycling Ferry (Återvinningsfärja) Special ferry service for Vaxholm and Österåker archipelago islands collecting bulky waste, hazardous waste, and electrical waste twice yearly. Staff assists with sorting but not loading.
• Digital Water Meters (Digitala Vattenmätare) Smart water meters with automatic remote reading (fjärravläsning), eliminating the need for manual reporting. Enables continuous consumption monitoring and improved billing accuracy.
• Water Kiosks (Vattenkiosker) Water kiosks serving small water withdrawals (e.g., bottles, cans), connected to the regular drinking water network. New kiosk installed at Ljusterö Torg in June 2026, activated by bank card at 50 öre per liter.
• Low-Pressure Sewage (LTA) Pressurized sewage solution for properties where gravity-based drainage is not possible. Roslagsvatten provides the LTA tank and pump, manages installation, and maintains operation.
• Grease Separator Management (Fettavskiljare) Grease separator management services for businesses, requiring authorization through Roslagsvatten. Prevents fat from clogging sewage systems.
• Mina sidor (Self-Service Portal) Customer self-service portal providing access to subscriptions, invoices, waste collection schedules, and water meter readings. Requires BankID authentication.
• Mobile Hazardous Waste Collection (Mobila Miljöstationen) Mobile hazardous waste collection truck operating in Vaxholm and Österåker municipalities during April, accepting batteries, paint, chemicals, electronics, light bulbs, and solvents.
• Reuse Center (Återbruket) Reuse section at Brännbackens recycling center accepting whole and clean items for reuse, operated in partnership with Human Bridge and Berga Secondhand.
• Garden Waste Subscription (Trädgårdsabonnemang) 370-liter garden waste bin collected during April to mid-November on specified collection weeks. No collection during winter months or July.
• Archipelago Latrine Collection (Latrinhämtning Skärgård) Latrine collection service for Vaxholm and Österåker archipelago islands, requiring advance booking by Thursday before collection week.

Quantifiable outcome

• Household food waste converted to biogas and biofertilizer through composting process
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, strategic and core.

• TMR ABminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Pilot project for packaging collection on Ingmarsö and Ramsö islands. TMR AB collects packaging waste across Sweden and partners with Roslagsvatten for island-specific solutions.
• Håll Sverige RentstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration in the 'I skärgården hjälps vi åt' (In the archipelago we help each other) campaign to reduce littering and make it easier for visitors to take responsibility for waste during summer months.
• NorrvattencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoslagsvatten purchases drinking water from Norrvatten, a municipal association. Norrvatten delivers water from Görvälnverket (Lake Mälaren water source) to Österåker, Vaxholm, Vallentuna, and Knivsta municipalities. Raw water serves approximately 2 million people.
• Stockholm VattencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoslagsvatten purchases drinking water from Stockholm Vatten for Ekerö municipality distribution. Raw water comes from Lake Mälaren.
• SvepreturminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational collection and recycling system for silage plastic, specifically adapted for farmers, growers, and horse owners. Svepretur handles silage plastic recycling instead of Roslagsvatten recycling centers.
• Human BridgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for textile collection at Återbruket (Reuse center). Human Bridge accepts whole clothes for resale and worn-out clothes for textile recycling.
• Berga SecondhandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for furniture and items at Återbruket. Berga Secondhand sells reusable items in their store in Åkersberga.
• PreZerominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized contractor for collection of return paper (returpapper) from apartment buildings and businesses under the near-sorted collection system.
• KäppalaförbundetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal association managing wastewater treatment. Roslagsvatten participates in information campaigns regarding fat in sewage systems.
• Kappala ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaboration for wastewater management. Roslagsvatten is part of the association's member municipalities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Norrvatten: Municipal drinking-water production association supplying treated water from Lake Mälaren (Görvälnverket) to member municipalities including four served by Roslagsvatten. It is both a key supplier and a structural peer — a municipal water utility operating under the same regulatory and ownership model.
• Kretslopp och vatten (Göteborg): Gothenburg municipal water, wastewater, and waste utility. Comparable in integrated service portfolio and municipal-ownership structure; significantly larger scale but operates the same business model.
• Käppalaförbundet: Municipal association for wastewater treatment in the northern Stockholm region of which Roslagsvatten is a member. Operates large-scale wastewater treatment infrastructure under the same cooperative-utility model and runs shared information campaigns with Roslagsvatten.
• VA SYD: Municipal water and wastewater utility serving municipalities in the Malmö/Skåne region. Direct peer in business model (VA focus, municipal ownership) and product offering, though geographically separate.
• Stockholm Vatten och Avfall: Municipal water, wastewater, and waste utility serving Stockholm city and parts of Stockholm County. Roslagsvatten purchases drinking water from Stockholm Vatten for Ekerö distribution, and both serve overlapping service categories in the same Stockholm region.
• NSVA (Nordvästra Skånes Vatten och Avlopp): Municipal water and wastewater utility serving several municipalities in northwestern Skåne. Operates under the same inter-municipal cooperative model as Roslagsvatten and offers a directly comparable VA service portfolio.

Emerging players

• PreZero: European waste-management and recycling company already active in Sweden as an authorized contractor for Roslagsvatten (returpapper collection). An emerging private-sector competitor and partner that operates adjacent waste services in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Mälarenergi: Larger Swedish municipal energy and water/wastewater utility serving Västerås and surrounding areas. Offers an overlapping VA portfolio but as part of a broader energy-and-utility group, not specializing in the Roslagen niche.
• Veolia: Global water, waste, and energy services company with municipal utility contracts across Europe. While not a Swedish municipal utility, it competes for and operates similar municipal mandates elsewhere and is a reference point for outsourced utility models.

Regional players

• Uppsala Vatten och Avfall: Municipal water, wastewater, and waste utility serving Uppsala municipality and surrounding areas. Closely comparable in service portfolio (VA + avfall) and ownership structure but operates in Uppsala County rather than Stockholm County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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