On August 26–27, 2026, Vice President of UVA Oleksandr Starynskyi and Head of the Department of Ecology and Health Protection of the Western Ukrainian National University, member of the Council of the Ukrainian Water Association, CEO of SMART SOLUTION Leonid Bytsyura participated in the World Water Week 2026 events held in Stockholm (Kingdom of Sweden) as part of the Ukrainian delegation.

World Water Week is one of the leading international platforms for discussing current issues of water resources management, water security, climate change, innovation, international cooperation and sustainable development.

The opening ceremony of World Water Week 2026 was attended by Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy Iryna Ovcharenko, who shared her experience of international cooperation in the water sector, solving problematic issues of water supply in Ukraine, involving communities and civil society, as well as the need to adapt to climate change.

Within the framework of the special session “Swedish Water Solutions for Ukraine – Matchmaking for Reconstruction”, representatives of the Ukrainian Water Association presented to Swedish partners Ukrainian projects for the reconstruction and modernization of water supply, drainage and wastewater treatment facilities. Among the presented initiatives are projects for Ladyzhyn, Kremenets, Shumsk, Chornomorsk and other territorial communities of Ukraine.

A separate direction of the presentation concerned the environmental consequences of the war and modern technologies for the restoration of contaminated water bodies and soils. Leonid Bytsyura presented the technology (preparation) “Organic catalysts TREVITAN Bioremediator”, as well as the experience of practical application in Ukraine and in the world.

The technology already has successful use cases during the elimination of the environmental consequences of emergency situations and pollution of water bodies in Ukraine. A separate direction of its application is related to the remediation of contaminated soils. Practical experience has been accumulated in the use of TREVITAN Bioremediator in areas contaminated with heavy metals, pesticides, toxic chemicals and other pollutants.

Practical cases of TREVITAN Bioremediator application cover both natural water bodies and technological reservoirs of enterprises. In particular, the technology was used to work with technological reservoirs of food industry enterprises, including sugar and dairy processing enterprises, as well as farm complexes.

The use of TREVITAN Bioremediator Organic Catalysts in such conditions is aimed at activating natural biological purification processes, reducing organic load and unpleasant odors, and improving the characteristics of contaminated water. A promising direction is also the preparation of wastewater and technological waters for further purification and reuse, which corresponds to modern principles of circular water resources management.

Thus, TREVITAN Bioremediator is considered as an environmentally friendly bioremediation solution for a comprehensive solution to the problems of soil and water pollution, combating unpleasant odors, restoring disturbed ecosystems and increasing the potential for water reuse.

During the meetings in Stockholm, the prospects for international testing of the technology, its independent scientific verification and possible application for the restoration of ecosystems affected by man-made and military pollution were discussed.

An important component of the work program were meetings with representatives of the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and Swedish Water House. During the negotiations with Thomas Rebermark and Dr. Anna Tengberg, the possibilities of further Ukrainian-Swedish cooperation in the field of water resources, science and innovation were discussed.

In the scientific part of the negotiations, Leonid Bytsyura presented the results of the department’s research, in particular the possibilities of using machine learning methods for analyzing hydroecological information, monitoring the state of water bodies and assessing the impact of pollution on river basins.

A separate working meeting was held with representatives of the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute. During a conversation with Alejandro Jiménez, head of the WASH Governance Group, scientific developments in the field of hydroecological monitoring and TREVITAN technology were presented. The parties discussed the possibility of continuing scientific communication and the prospect of independent laboratory testing of Ukrainian technology in Sweden.

Representatives of the Ukrainian Water Association also took part in a strategic international discussion dedicated to the relationship between water, military conflicts and security. The discussion focused on the Ukrainian experience of destruction and damage to water infrastructure in war conditions, the need to improve international legal mechanisms for the protection of water bodies and the importance of documenting the environmental consequences of armed aggression.

Working contacts were also held within the framework of World Water Week with representatives of Swedfund, Finnish Water Forum, Alfa Laval, Truxor Wetland Equipment, Nordic International Water and other international companies, scientific and expert organizations. The possibilities of involving Swedish technologies and financial resources in the restoration of Ukraine’s water infrastructure, as well as the implementation of joint research, demonstration and work projects, were discussed.

During the stay in Stockholm, a meeting was held with representatives of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Sweden, during which the coordination of international support and promotion of Ukrainian modern developments, infrastructure and scientific and technological projects were discussed.

A separate promising initiative was the discussion of the possibility of forming a full-fledged Ukrainian representation at World Water Week 2027 – with a specialized stand, a presentation of Ukrainian technologies and projects, as well as a separate panel discussion dedicated to the restoration of water infrastructure and water security in Ukraine.

Christ is Risen! 🙏✨
Truly He is Risen! 🌿🕊️

The Ukrainian Water Association sincerely congratulates all Ukrainians on Easter — both at home and around the world 🐣💧

In these difficult times, we are especially aware of the value of life, clean water, safety and unity. Water is the source of life, and today we work every day to ensure that Ukrainians have access to it even in the most difficult conditions.

We express our deep gratitude to our defenders, as well as to all those who ensure the stability of critical infrastructure 💙💛

May this bright holiday bring faith, hope and strength to move forward to every family.
We wish peace to Ukraine, restoration and new good beginnings 🙌

May there always be light, warmth and clean water in your homes 💧🏡

Happy Easter!
Peace and God’s blessings 🙏✨

Dear members of the Ukrainian Water Association! (hereinafter referred to as the Association)
We inform you about the need to hold an extraordinary meeting of the Association.
Date and time: March 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Format: online (video conference).
A link to the video conference will be sent to each participant by email.

On March 11, 2026, the first session of strategic modeling of water resources management and water use economics in Ukraine was held in Kyiv — the first stage of the “Time of Water” project of the Ukrainian Water Association.

The meeting was opened by the Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Iryna Ovcharenko, who delivered a welcoming speech.

The participants were also welcomed by:
— Ihor Hopchak, Head of the State Water Resources Agency of Ukraine;
— Yevhen Kun, President of the Ukrainian Water Association.
— Natalka Tsmots, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Ukraine
—Suray Vitaliy, Director of the Department of Life Support Systems

After the opening, the moderators provided guidelines on the format of strategizing and further work during the session.

The purpose of the meeting was to promote the transformation of the water sector of Ukraine, increase its investment attractiveness, form economic models for the development of sectors and the industry as a whole, as well as initiate joint projects between all key stakeholders.

The event brought together representatives of business, water utilities, international donors, government agencies, relevant ministries, science, industry associations and the public sector.

The event facilitator is 🇺🇦 Olha MashTaler, game engineer, game technologist, Master ToP facilitator, business trainer in creative management, expert in organizational development strategy. Thanks.

This is just the first step in the great process of forming a modern, effective and sustainable water policy of Ukraine. We thank all participants for their active participation, expertise and shared vision of the future of the water sector.

#WaterTime #waterresources #waterindustry #UkrainianWaterAssociation

On March 11, 2026, the first session of strategic modeling of water resources management and water use economics in Ukraine will be held in Kyiv – the first stage of the “Time of Water” project of the Ukrainian Water Association.

Representatives of business, water utilities, international donors, government agencies, relevant ministries, science, industry associations and the public sector are invited to participate.

The goal is to promote the transformation of the water industry, increase its investment attractiveness, form economic models of sectors and the industry as a whole, and initiate joint projects with all stakeholders.

The Ukrainian Water Association sincerely congratulates all women on the holiday of spring, respect and gratitude.
May your life always be filled with support, opportunities for development and faith in your own strength.

March 8 is not a “Soviet holiday”. And to be honest, it is time to stop repeating this myth like an old worn-out record.

International Women’s Day appeared long before the Soviet Union. Its roots are in women’s movements for the right to vote, decent working conditions and equal opportunities. That is why this day has a European and global origin, not a Soviet one.

Yes, in Soviet times it was simplified to flowers and postcards. But the true meaning of this day is much broader – it is respect, equality and gratitude to women for their contribution to the development of society.

In modern Ukraine, women play a huge role in all spheres of life – in communities, science, business, public administration, volunteering and the defense of the country. Their strength, professionalism and dedication help develop our country every day.

Happy holiday, strong and beautiful Ukrainian women 💙💛

March 4, 2026, Kyiv

A member of the Council of the Public Association “Ukrainian Water Association” Pavlo Nalyvayko took part in the Second Public-Private Mission within the framework of the Japanese-Ukrainian platform JUPITeR (Japan-Ukraine Platform on Infrastructure Technology for Recovery and Reconstruction).

Together with high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Development and Trade, the Ambassador of Japan, Deputy Minister of MLIT Kenichi Kawamura, and representatives of 11 leading Japanese companies, they discussed key priorities for cooperation:

* resilience of critical infrastructure
* development of distributed energy
* water supply and wastewater
* ecological recovery of Ukraine

Particular attention was paid to the implementation of Japanese innovative technologies for remote construction and rapid recovery, which is extremely important for frontline regions.

This opens up new opportunities for the water sector:
— more reliable water purification systems
— safer solutions for water utilities
— increasing the resilience of communities during war and during reconstruction.

The Ukrainian Water Association continues to work on the use of advanced technologies to provide Ukrainians with high-quality and safe water.

Thank you to our partners for your trust and readiness for joint projects!

#JUPITeR #RenewalUkraine #WaterResources #Infrastructure #JapanUkraine #UkrainianWaterAssociation #WaterSecurity

Dear members of the Ukrainian Water Association! (hereinafter referred to as the Association)
We hereby inform you of the need to hold an extraordinary meeting of the Association.
Date and time: February 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Format: online (video conference).
A link to the video conference will be sent to each participant by email.

Agenda for the meeting: Admission of new members:
-LLC “Valrom”- 33731431;
-LLC “KHIMLABORREAKTIV”- 23522853;
-LLC “Design and Production Center “SERVIT” – EDRPOU 39074813;
-LLC “Antap Ukraine” – EDRPOU 31926313;
– individual Zamkovy Viktor Viktorovych – KP “Chornomorskvodokanal”
– Application for withdrawal individual Yakymovych Olga

Ukrainian Water Association together with partners
👉 Xylem
👉 Xylem Water Solutions Sweden
transferred humanitarian aid to the Teofipol community – pumping equipment for the needs of the Teofipol VUZHKG.

The provided pump will help the community:
🔹 perform emergency and restoration work on water supply and wastewater networks;
🔹 promptly respond to flooding and emergencies;
🔹 increase the resilience of critical infrastructure in war conditions.

💡 Lowara DOC – stainless steel, universal design, work with water of varying degrees of contamination, long-term operation in difficult conditions.

We are grateful to our international partners for the trust and support of Ukrainian communities, and to the Teofipol Village Council – for cooperation and daily work for people.

💙💛 Together we ensure the uninterrupted operation of Ukraine’s water infrastructure.