Case Study

WASTOP Protects Karlstad

WASTOP Protects Karlstad

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WASTOP ® WASTOP PROTECTS KARLSTAD Location: Gubbholmen, Karlstad Sweden Customer: City of Karlstad PROBLEM: Karlstad is built on the river delta where Swedens longest river, Klarälven, runs into Swedens largest lake, Vänern. It is the second largest lake port in Sweden and is one of the sunniest towns in Sweden. Karlstads roots date back to 1000AD but after many res and battles the city was last rebuilt in the mid 1800s on the banks of the River Klar. River levels change during the summer period depending on the current climate. A summer with low rainfall leads to lower levels in the river which exposes the sewer pump stations emergency overows on the riverbank opposite Gubbholmen. Gubbholmen and the surrounding area is a recreation area known for its beauty and bird-watching. With e

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