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HVR Water Purification AB is pleased to announce the formal inauguration of our fluoride-free, safe drinking water project in Balasore, Odisha, hosted at Baharda Nodal School, on February 5, 2026. This milestone reinforces the strategic value of our long-running field validation program and strengthens our roadmap toward scalable, repeatable deployments. According to coverage in The…

Recently published findings from the Swedish Geological Survey (SGU) send a clear and strategically important signal to the entire water sector: the PFAS challenge in Sweden is more widespread, more complex, and more structural than previously assumed. In the comprehensive 2023–2025 screening, where groundwater was analysed in areas without known local contamination sources, PFAS were…

On Thursday, 28 August, HVR welcomed a delegation from WaterAid Bangladesh for a productive meeting focused on advancing safe drinking water solutions for coastal communities in Bangladesh. During the discussions, we explored the urgent challenges these regions face due to salinity intrusion and Arsenic contamination of groundwater sources. The dialogue centered around how HVR’s innovative…

HVR Quarterly Report Q3 – May to August 2025 Introduction During the past quarter, HVR has continued to strengthen its position as an innovator in sustainable water purification. With progress in international projects, technology development, and growing stakeholder engagement, the company is advancing strategically and commercially. Key Events 1. Pilot Project in Odisha, India 2.…

We are pleased to announce that our water purification unit in Odisha has now been successfully upgraded to a fully electric system. The previous solar-powered setup, which faced limitations due to weather conditions and insufficient sunlight, has been replaced with a stable three-phase electricity connection. To achieve this, new electric poles and power lines were…

Bangladesh and the Arsenic ProblemArsenic contamination in Bangladesh originates from deep tube wells drilled in the 1970s to combat cholera, which have now led to a widespread public health crisis. The climate crisis, with rising sea levels and increased flooding, is worsening the situation by altering the chemistry of the groundwater. Nearly half of the…

Information about HVR’s annual general meeting including the notice, agenda and registration form to the meeting is found on the Swedish page Kallelse till årsstämma 2025 – HVR

We are pleased to announce that HVR Water Purification AB has been invited to present at the Sweden-Bangladesh Business Council seminar. Dr. Ershad Khan will represent HVR, showcasing our innovative water purification technology, which effectively removes fluoride and arsenic to ensure safe and affordable drinking water for affected communities. This seminar is a valuable opportunity to…

HVR was featured at the 9th International Congress & Exhibition on Arsenic in the Environment, held from October 20–24, 2024, at KIIT Deemed to be University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Our colleague Dr. Ershad Khan presented HVR’s projects in India and its upcoming plans for Bangladesh. HVR participated under Theme 4: “Advancements in Clean Water…

A recent U.S. government report has raised alarms about the potential health risks associated with fluoride in drinking water, particularly when it exceeds recommended levels. The study highlights a concerning link between exposure to fluoride at twice the recommended limit and a reduction in IQ among children. This finding underscores the critical need for ongoing…