We provide sustainable preparedness
Preparedness and emergency water planning are fundamental parts of societal crisis preparedness and crucial for reducing the consequences of disruptions to the drinking water supply. By preparing for the unexpected and maintaining an emergency stock of water, it is possible to minimise risks, increase resilience to potential disruptions, and ensure a safe and stable water supply.
Aqua Nobel provides a dependable solution for ensuring access to clean drinking water, even during times of crisis. Our services and products are designed for public organisations such as municipalities, government agencies, and regions, as well as for businesses and private individuals.
Secure source, free from external influence
Produced in Mörarp, Sweden
Cost-effective and sustainable solution
Meets the safety and quality standards set by the Swedish National Food Agency
AQUA NOBEL IN DAGENS INDUSTRI
Aqua Nobel’s work in water preparedness has been featured in Dagens Industri, where access to drinking water is described as an increasingly critical issue in a changing security landscape. The article highlights how robust solutions and actual access to emergency water are essential to strengthening societal resilience.
NATO MEETING IN HELSINGBORG
In connection with the NATO meeting in Helsingborg, issues related to preparedness and supply have gained increased attention. Aqua Nobel participated in a business forum ahead of the meeting, where the importance of turning preparedness plans into operational solutions was emphasized – particularly when it comes to ensuring access to drinking water.
Pure spring water of the highest quality
Aqua Nobel’s water is bottled from our spring in Mörarp, located 105 metres deep. Here, the water is naturally filtered through layers of sandstone, claystone, moraine, shale, and gneiss, which gives it a unique purity and freshness. The thick bedrock layers protect the spring entirely from pollutants such as fertilisers, pesticides, and PFAS, ensuring clean and safe drinking water of the highest quality.
Aqua Nobel’s spring has a high capacity, allowing large volumes of water to be tapped and delivered quickly and efficiently. Our advanced bottling system ensures that the water is handled without contamination, making it so pure that it is recommended for immunocompromised patients.
Preparedness solutions that secure drinking water supply during crises and social disruptions
Anytime, anywhere
Aqua Nobel has developed a preparedness offering that ensures that access to clean drinking water is maintained even under the most challenging conditions. We provide flexible and reliable solutions to ensure a secure drinking water supply in all situations. Our services are designed to meet the needs of both public and private sectors and include WaaS subscriptions, “Water on Demand,” and direct purchases.
Preparedness solutions for a secure drinking water supply
Before a permanent solution is established, there is a need for a temporary solution to ensure access to clean drinking water. This is where Aqua Nobel’s products and services come in.
Today, we offer two service models: “WaaS subscription” and “On Demand”.
Water can also be purchased directly via retailers such as 24HMeal and Martin & Servera, through framework agreements with ADDA, or in our own webshop.
What does good water preparedness entail?
In a crisis, the regular drinking water supply can be disrupted. Therefore, it is essential to have emergency water available to meet the need until the regular water supply is restored. Good water preparedness for a municipality or public organisation means having a plan and resources to ensure continuous access to clean drinking water, even during crises. This includes having emergency water plans that cover alternative water sources and distribution methods, as well as conducting regular exercises and training.
By investing in solid water preparedness, we not only protect our citizens but also ensure that critical societal functions can continue to operate without interruption.
Who is responsible for drinking water preparedness?
- Municipalities have a local responsibility to ensure access to drinking water.
- Individuals are encouraged to have their own water preparedness to cope with shorter crises.
- The Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) monitors and regulates the safety and quality of drinking water.
- The Swedish Civil Defence Agency (MCF) supports and coordinates preparedness planning.
How much water is needed?
Water requirements vary between individuals and are influenced by factors such as age, gender, body size, metabolism, health status, lifestyle, including physical activity and diet, and the climate we live in. According to the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations, an appropriate daily fluid intake should be 2–2.5 litres from food and drink.
If you are in need of water today,
please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Feel free to get in touch with Fredrik Grundström.
- fredrik.grundstrom@aquanobel.se
- (+46) 733‑23 18 05
Sustainable packaging for secure preparedness
At Aqua Nobel, we have carefully chosen our packaging with the environment and preparedness in mind. The packaging is designed to be logistically efficient and sustainable, making it ideal for both storage and transport. Our spring water is packaged in 500 ml Tetra Pak Prisma®, which has several advantages over PET bottles or aluminium cans. In addition to being more environmentally sustainable, it is UV-resistant, biodegradable, heat-resistant, and stackable. We have also recently established a line for bag-in-box packaging.
FOOD INDUSTRY SEMINAR ON PREPAREDNESS
At the Food Industry seminar “Food and Preparedness” in Stockholm, Aqua Nobel’s CEO Pontus Klenell participated in a discussion on water and supply. During the conversation, it was highlighted that water-related issues are receiving increased political attention, while the need for concrete measures and practical solutions remains.
Learn more about securing access to safe drinking water in crisis situations
Aqua Nobel is featured in the Safety Podcast
Aqua Nobel and former officer Rickard Thörn participate in the Safety Podcast to discuss preparedness in general, with a particular focus on water preparedness. The conversation highlights the importance of having a plan for access to clean water during crises and how we can all prepare for future challenges.
No traces of PFAS, according to the analysis report
PFAS is a group of chemicals often used in industrial products due to their water- and dirt-repellent properties. However, they are harmful to both the environment and health.
PFAS has unfortunately been detected in drinking water in several locations in Sweden, including Ronneby, Uppsala, and Halmstad, where PFAS from old industries and firefighting training areas has spread into the groundwater.
The results from Eurofins’ analysis report of Aqua Nobel’s spring water from 21 August 2024 indicate that the levels of PAH, PFAS, and THM are below the detection limits, suggesting that the drinking water is safe for consumption. This may be due to the depth of the spring and the thick rock layers that protect the spring from contamination.
WATER WITH UP TO FIVE YEARS’ SHELF LIFE
Maintaining a contingency stock of water helps reduce risks, strengthen resilience in the event of disruptions, and ensure a safe and stable water supply.
Aqua Nobel offers water with a shelf life of up to five years, packaged in an environmentally friendly 500 ml Tetra Pak Prisma® carton – developed for long-term storage and emergency preparedness purposes
In a crisis, the regular water system may be disrupted, or the water may temporarily become unfit to drink due to contamination. Emergency water is a temporary solution until the regular water supply is restored.
Emergency water is a type of water reserve that serves as drinking water when the regular water supply is either cut off or undrinkable, for example, due to contamination. Emergency water is available in ways other than through the tap, such as packaged water or in large water tanks. Emergency water is not a substitute for regular tap water; it is a complement.
Aqua Nobel hjälper kommuner att gå från plan till faktisk beredskap genom att säkerställa ett fysikt lager – utan driftansvar. Ingen aktör kan ensam lösa vattenförsörjningen vid en kris. En starkare nationell beredskap kräver samverkan mellan näringslivet och offentliga aktörer och Aqua Nobel vill bidra med kunskap, produkter och tjänster som stärker vattenberedskapen. Dricksvatten är en kritisk tillgång i en kris och vi som har en stor och säker vattenkälla tar vårt ansvar genom att ge möjligheten att gå från plan till faktisk tillgång av nödvatten.
Många kommuner har ingen nödvattenplan. Men ännu fler saknar säkerställd fysisk tillgång till dricksvatten när det verkligen behövs och en vanlig lösning utgår från att personal själva fyller flaskor och dunkar som ska täcka de första dygnen. För att kunna gå från plan till faktisk tillgång behöver många aktörer och tekniker samverka – VA-bolag, filtertillverkare, avsaltningsanläggningar och företag med källor som Aqua Nobel. Vi är en del av lösningen, inte ett ensamt alternativ. Vad som gör källvatten så unikt är att det inte är beroende av vattenledningar för att nå sin slutdestination, och vi tar vårt ansvar genom att bidra med kunskap, produkter och tjänster som stärker vattenberedskapen. Genom vårt avtal med Försvarsmakten, en vunnen offentlig upphandling via Livsmedelsverket och etablerade produkter och tjänster för nödvatten är Aqua Nobel väl rustat för att bli en strategisk partner för kommunal och regional beredskap.
Some crises where regular water supply can be disrupted include natural disasters, pandemics, cyber-attacks, leaks, and war. Additionally, drinking water may become contaminated, rendering tap water unfit for consumption.
In Sweden, municipalities are responsible for ensuring the drinking water supply to their citizens in the event of a crisis. If the regular water supply is disrupted, the municipality must provide access to drinking water through alternative means.
Aqua Nobel’s emergency water is not meant to replace tap water; it is a compliment. In times of crisis, when the regular water supply is disrupted due to a situation or contamination, there must be immediate access to water. Having an emergency water stockpile reduces vulnerability to potential disruptions.
An emergency water supply can be used immediately when the regular water supply is unusable, while VAKA is a reinforcement resource that is delivered after a crisis has occurred.
För att höja beredskapen och gå från plan till faktisk tillgång behöver många aktörer och tekniker samverka – VA-bolag, filtertillverkare, avsaltningslösningar och företag med källor som Aqua Nobel. En mix av möjliga åtgärder ökar tryggheten och minskar sårbarheten. Kranvatten är beroende av el, kemikalier och infrastruktur – ett fysiskt lager av Aqua Nobels nödvatten fungerar oberoende av dessa system. Aqua Nobels förpackningar är utformade för att vara logistiskt effektiva och hållbara, vilket gör dem idealiska för både lagring och transport. Vårt källvatten förpackas i 500 ml Tetra Pak Prisma, som har flera fördelar jämfört med PET-flaskor eller aluminiumburkar. Förutom att den är UV-resistent, frysbar, eldbar, nedbrytbar, värmetålig och stapelbar är den också mer hållbar ur ett miljöhänseende. Vi har också en linje för att producera vatten i bag in box.
We offer two different solutions that can be tailored to specific needs:
Water as a Service, a complete solution for emergency water storage at the customer’s location, provided at a fixed monthly cost.
Water on Demand, where the customer receives water delivered from Aqua Nobel within 24 hours of request without needing to maintain storage.
You can read more about these two options here .
Contact victor.svensson@aquanobel.se to see how we can develop a solution that works for you.
WaaS Subscription is a complete solution for emergency water storage at the customer’s site at a fixed monthly cost. Aqua Nobel is responsible for replenishing the stock with fresh water when it approaches its best-before date, ensuring continuous access to clean drinking water.
Det är ett rent köp. Med Water on Demand får kunden vatten levererat från Aqua Nobel inom 24 timmar efter avrop, utan att behöva hålla ett lager. Det ger trygghet och minskad sårbarhet.
We work with various logistics partners to ensure water can be delivered even during a crisis. We provide emergency water to you and utilise emergency stockpiling to replace your water quickly during a crisis.
We offer two subscription services:
Water as a Service, where the water is stored at the customer’s location.
Water on Demand, where the customer requests up to the agreed amount.
We offer these services across Sweden.
Water can also be ordered on our website.
Aqua Nobel’s water comes from our source in Mörarp. Unlike municipal water, which often comes from surface water, our water comes from a 105-metre-deep source. We conduct regular tests to ensure the quality and purity of the water.
Aqua Nobels vatten kommer från en 105 meter djup källa, att jämföra med kommunalt vatten som ofta produceras av ytvatten. Tjocka bergslager skyddar källan från kontaminering och ger en naturlig filtrering under lång tid genom många geologiska lager. Resultatet är ett vatten med enastående renhet, vilket gör att vi kan sälja det direkt utan tillsats av kemikalier eller ytterligare reningssteg och därmed leverera en trygg lösning de första kritiska dygnen av en kris. Vår källa är skyddad mot sabotage, exakt hur går vi inte in på av säkerhetsskäl, men vi uppfyller Försvarsmaktens tuffa krav i ramavtalet.
Aqua Nobel’s water has a shelf life of 5 years compared to water in PET bottles or containers, which needs replacement every six months.
How deliveries are ensured depends on the crisis affecting the water supply. In most crises, we can deliver water as usual with the help of our logistics partners. In case of war, we will work with the Armed Forces and authorities to ensure water supply to municipalities.
