Removing water weed using a water suction pump

A water suction pump to remove water weed was tested at Skallön.

In august 2024, a water suction pump was used to remove water weed in a small encolosed bay at Skallön, Västerbotten.

People bringing a long hose into the shallow water
The water suction pump sucks up the water weed from the bottom. Photo: County Administrative Board of Norrbotten

The job was part of a pilot study to test different methods to remove water weed from coastal areas. 

Wheel barrel surrounded by plenty of rubbish bags
The result after one week of hard work. Photo: County Administrative Board of Norrbotten

After one week of hard work, 87 bags of water weed was taken to incineration. 

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