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MAXIMA

A new wastewater treatment system for future generations

Our four benefits

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Securing growth and meeting the needs of a growing population in the region.

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Protecting our aquatic environments where we want to live and work.

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Recycling energy and nutrients to the community.

Creating a robust, reliable wastewater system.

Why do we need to modernise and expand our wastewater treatment system, and why is VA SYD advocating a shared solution for several municipalities? We summarise the answers in four community benefits. 

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A regional infrastructure investment

Southwest Skåne is growing and our wastewater infrastructure has not kept pace. There is an urgent need to expand and modernise it in several municipalities. This is why VA SYD is planning for providing the regional solution MAXIMA.
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Sjölunda wastewater treatment plant

Sjölunda wastewater treatment plant, located in Norra hamnen in Malmö, is the hub of VA SYD’s coming MAXIMA wastewater treatment system. The municipalities currently showing interest in connecting to MAXIMA are Burlöv, Lomma, Lund and Malmö.
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Wastewater tunnels

A wastewater tunnel beneath the center of Malmö and a wastewater tunnel connecting the municipalities of Burlöv, Lomma, and Lund enables protection of our local water environment and addresses the challenges of population growth.

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Work with MAXIMA

We are building one of the region's largest infrastructure investments of our time and creating new opportunities in southern Sweden. Our programme organisation will need many different skills. Read about recruitment and consultancy procurerement here.
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FAQ

A collection of frequently answered questions about the planned MAXIMA wastewater treatment system.
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MAXIMA is part of VA SYD

About VA SYD

VA SYD is one of Sweden’s largest organisations working with water, wastewater, and waste. We invest heavily in sustainable wastewater treatment and push for environmentally smart solutions in community building. Read more about VA SYD here.