What Mittskåne Vatten does

Mittskåne Vatten is a municipal water and sewage utility formed in 2016 through the merger of the VA (water and sewage) operations of Hörby and Höör municipalities in Skåne County, Sweden. It operates as a jointly owned kommunal (municipal) organization with statutory designation as the VA-huvudman (water and sewage authority) for both municipalities under the Swedish Water and Sewage Services Act (SFS 2006:412), holding a geographic monopoly for water production, wastewater treatment, and pipe network operations within its service area. The organization serves residential households and commercial properties through three core service lines: drinking water supply (sourced from groundwater), wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater management, supplemented by a water kiosk service for supplemental household water collection during disruptions.

The technical infrastructure includes multiple water treatment plants (notably Tjörnarps, currently undergoing control system upgrades) and treatment facilities such as Lyby, with a major capital project underway for a new Ormanäs wastewater treatment plant designed for approximately 20,000 people using best available technique (BAT) with mechanical, biological, and chemical treatment stages and preparation for quaternary pharmaceutical-residue removal, with a timeline extending to 2032. The organization is in the process of replacing analog water meters with digital meters featuring remote reading via stationary antennas, enabling automatic consumption data collection, leak detection, and integration with the customer self-service portal (Mina Sidor). Customer-facing channels include a website, SMS disruption notifications, email newsletter, quarterly invoicing (with Kivra digital delivery option), and an emergency hotline.

Mittskåne Vatten is entirely fee-funded (avgiftsfinansierad), receiving no tax revenue, and operates as a non-profit entity. Revenue is generated through two streams: one-time Anläggningsavgift (connection charges) for new property connections, with components covering service connection, connection point, plot area, and residential unit; and recurring quarterly Brukningsavgift (usage charges) composed of a fixed base fee, variable per-cubic-meter consumption fee, and residential unit fee. Fees are regulated by each municipality's VA-tax. The 2024 Höör usage fees increased by an average of 14% (equivalent to 123 SEK/month for a typical villa), with the 2026 VA tax taking effect January 1, 2026 for both municipalities. The organization maintains a small core team of 11-50 employees.

Name

Mittskåne Vatten

Legal name

Mittskåne Vatten (Höörs kommun)

Website

https://mittskanevatten.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mittskåne Vatten is a non-profit municipal water and sewage utility providing drinking water production, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and pipe network operation as the statutory VA-huvudman for Hörby and Höör municipalities in Skåne County, Sweden, serving residential households and commercial properties on a fully fee-funded basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Water and Sewerage Utilities

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Sanitary Services (4950), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Raw Water Conveyance & Transmission (Aqueducts, Mains, Pumping Stations) (EUANAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stormwater Collection & Conveyance (Inlets, Catch Basins, Pipes, Channels) (EUANAEAA), Field Operations & Repair Services (Emergency Response, Leak Repair, Crew Dispatch) (EUANAKAL)

Keywords

• Municipal water supply
• Wastewater treatment services
• Sewer network operations
• Stormwater management
• Digital water metering

Headquarters

HQ city

Höör

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Connection charges (Anläggningsavgift): One-time fees charged when a property is connected to the municipal water and sewage network. Covers pipe network expansion costs. Components include service connection fee, connection point fee, plot area fee, and residential unit fee.
2. Usage charges (Brukningsavgift): Recurring quarterly fees for ongoing water and sewage services. Composed of a fixed base fee (covering meter replacement and administration), a variable cubic meter fee based on consumption, and a residential unit fee. Revenue is used to produce and deliver drinking water and to collect and treat wastewater.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mittskåne Vatten produces and distributes drinking water from groundwater sources, collects and treats wastewater through municipal sewage treatment plants, manages stormwater runoff, and operates the public pipe network across Hörby and Höör municipalities in Skåne County, Sweden. The organization charges one-time connection fees (Anläggningsavgift) for new property connections and recurring quarterly usage fees (Brukningsavgift) with fixed, consumption-based, and property-unit components. All operations are fully fee-funded with no tax revenue and delivered as a statutory municipal monopoly service.

Product overview

Mittskåne Vatten is a municipal water and sewage organization serving Hörby and Höör municipalities in Skåne County, Sweden. The organization provides integrated water and sewage services through multiple interconnected offerings: Dricksvattenförsörjning (drinking water supply) and Avloppsrening (sewage treatment) form the core services, supplemented by Dagvattenhantering (stormwater management). Digital Water Meters with remote reading capability represent a key technology upgrade replacing analog meters. Customer-facing services include SMS-avisering (SMS notifications), Mina Sidor (customer portal), Felanmälan (fault reporting), and Vattenkiosk (water kiosk). Billing products include Brukningsavgift (usage fees) and Anläggningsavgift (connection fees). Infrastructure products include LTA (light pressure sewage systems). The organization is undertaking major infrastructure projects including a new sewage treatment plant in Ormanäs using best available technique (BAT). Mittskåne Vatten is entirely fee-financed with no tax funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drinking Water Supply (Dricksvattenförsörjning) Production and distribution of drinking water from groundwater sources to households and businesses connected to the municipal pipe network in Hörby and Höör municipalities.
• Sewage Treatment (Avloppsrening) Collection and treatment of wastewater from households, industries, and other establishments through municipal sewage treatment plants.
• Stormwater Management (Dagvattenhantering) Management of rainwater and surface water runoff from properties, streets, and public areas through the municipal drainage network.
• Digital Water Meters Digital water meters enabling remote reading via stationary antennas, providing automatic consumption data collection, leak detection, and consumption monitoring without manual visits.
• Light Pressure Sewage System (LTA) Pressurized sewage infrastructure using small pump stations for properties in areas where gravity-based sewage systems cannot be installed.
• Connection Fee (Anläggningsavgift) One-time charge for connecting a property to the municipal water and sewage network, including service connection fee, connection point fee, plot area fee, and residential unit fee.
• Usage Fee (Brukningsavgift) Recurring quarterly fees for ongoing water and sewage services comprising a fixed base fee, variable consumption fee per cubic meter, and residential unit fee.
• Water Kiosk (Vattenkiosk) Self-service drinking water kiosks in Höör (Terminalvägen) and Hörby where customers can collect water in their own containers during service disruptions or shortages.
• New Ormanäs Wastewater Treatment Plant Planned new wastewater treatment plant in Ormanäs using best available technique (BAT) combining mechanical, biological, and chemical treatment, with preparation for quaternary treatment to remove pharmaceutical residues, designed for approximately 20,000 people.

Quantifiable outcome

• PFAS levels in drinking water meet regulatory requirements
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Heiko from VA-GruppencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 2 December 2024Heiko from VA-Gruppen provides support for water meter replacement operations, helping Mittskåne Vatten swap analog meters to digital meters across the service area. The partnership began 2 December 2024.
• FASAB MARK ABcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 11 January 2023FASAB MARK AB is a contractor that has collaborated with Mittskåne Vatten on pipe network construction projects, including building new water pipelines to replace aging infrastructure in parts of Hörby municipality. They have also been contracted for sludge plate construction at Lyby treatment plant (starting 2021-02-15) and renewal of water and sewage pipes on Frostagatan in Hörby.
• Rensman ABminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRensman AB conducts stormwater management investigations on behalf of Mittskåne Vatten, inspecting property drainage systems including downspouts and wells in various areas.
• VA-Gruppen Entreprenad ABcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVA-Gruppen Entreprenad AB is the contracted entrepreneur for VA work in Åkersberg (new construction and renewal of VA pipes along approximately 1.3 km), and for capacity enhancement measures for Kolljungabäcken. Project coordination with Höör municipality for infrastructure improvements.
• Tyrens ABminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTyrens AB serves as environmental consultant for the Ludvigsborg-Hörby transfer pipeline project, preparing consultation documentation related to Natura 2000 area measures.
• Hörby and Höör municipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMittskåne Vatten is a jointly operated municipal organization resulting from the merger of VA operations from both Hörby and Höör municipalities. The municipalities set the VA tax and are the governing authorities. Mittskåne Vatten also collaborates with Höör municipality on coordinated infrastructure projects (e.g., VA work on Friluftsvägen and Industrigatan alongside Höör's road work; Åkersberg project with cycling and traffic safety improvements).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NSVA (Nordvästra Skånes Vatten och Avlopp AB): Joint municipal water and wastewater utility serving multiple municipalities in northwestern Skåne (Ängelholm, Båstad, Helsingborg, Höganäs, etc.). Direct peer in the same Swedish municipal water utility model, with similar fee-funded structure and statutory VA-huvudman role across multiple kommuner.
• Kalmar Vatten AB: Municipal water and wastewater utility serving Kalmar municipality in Sweden. Comparable as a smaller Swedish municipal VA utility operating under the same Water and Sewage Services Act framework with similar fee-funded model.
• Sydvatten AB: Regional bulk drinking water producer in Skåne, owned by 16 municipalities. Direct peer as a Swedish municipal water utility operating under the same regulatory framework, supplying drinking water to member municipalities including potentially neighboring Mittskåne Vatten service area.
• VA Syd: Municipal water and wastewater utility owned jointly by Malmö and Lund municipalities in Skåne. Comparable as a multi-municipal Swedish VA utility with similar fee-funded revenue model and statutory monopoly within its service area.
• Tekniska verken i Linköping: Municipally-owned multi-utility in Linköping providing water, wastewater, district heating, electricity, and broadband. Comparable as a Swedish municipal utility with fee-funded water operations, statutory service mandate, and integrated drinking water and wastewater services.
• Stockholm Vatten och Avfall: Municipal water, wastewater, and waste utility owned by Stockholm municipality. Comparable as a large Swedish municipal VA operator with similar fee-based revenue model, statutory mandate, and integrated drinking water and wastewater treatment operations.
• Göteborgs Stad Kretslopp och vatten: Municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater utility operated by Gothenburg municipality. Direct peer as a Swedish municipal VA utility with similar fee-funded structure and statutory service area monopoly.
• Norrvatten: Regional drinking water producer owned by 14 municipalities in the Stockholm region. Comparable as a multi-municipal Swedish water utility operating under the same VA-tax regulatory framework with statutory service obligations.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water services and technology provider operating municipal and industrial water treatment contracts worldwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the water utility value chain, though it operates as a private for-profit entity rather than a municipal non-profit like Mittskåne Vatten.
• American Water Works Company: Largest publicly-traded US water and wastewater utility serving over 14 million people across 14 states. Comparable as a broad incumbent regulated water utility operating pipe networks and treatment plants under a similar regulated monopoly model with fee-based recurring revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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