Swedish Water technology Wayout signs Ukrainian MoU to Rebuild Water Services in Kherson regions hardest-hit by water supply collapse—especially following the Kakhovka Dam breach and sustained hostilities.

KYIV, Ukraine – A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Swedish-based technology firm Wayout and the Ukrainian government, signaling a milestone in reconstruction efforts for war-hit water infrastructure in the southern region of Kherson.

At a ceremony held at the Swedish Embassy in Kyiv, Wayout’s Founder Ulf Stenerhag and CFO Lars Blomfeldt joined Ukrainian officials including Deputy Minister Sergii Vlasenko of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources, and Governor Alexander Prokudin of Kherson oblast.

“Securing safe drinking water remains one of our greatest challenges in the war-affected regions. This collaboration with Wayout represents an important step toward restoring essential public services in Kherson. We welcome this initiative, which brings together sustainable technology and international solidarity.” — Deputy Minister Sergii Vlasenko

What the MoU means

The agreement formalises Wayout’s commitment to deploy its sustainable-technology solutions to rehabilitate water supply systems in Kherson, including: renovating pipelines, restoring treatment and delivery networks, and deploying monitoring/remote-sensor capabilities to ensure reliability. It also emphasises collaboration with Ukrainian ministries to align technology with local needs and war-recovery priorities.

Why it matters

• Kherson is among the regions hardest-hit by water supply collapse—especially following the Kakhovka Dam breach and sustained hostilities. Restoring basic potable-water infrastructure is foundational for health, sanitation and recovery.
• The initiative represents a fusion of private-tech innovation plus international aid/solidarity—in this case Sweden-Ukraine cooperation—which could serve as a model for other regions (Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia) where water-network damage is pervasive.
• Ensuring safe-drinking water is also strategic: when public services fail, humanitarian risks escalate (disease, displacement, social unrest) and reconstruction becomes harder. By targeting water systems early, Ukraine can stabilise communities and support return of displaced populations.

Challenges ahead

• The scale of destruction in the water-sector is vast: tens of thousands of kilometres of damaged networks, multiple towns where supply is intermittent or non-existent. Reconstruction will require large funding pools, logistical coordination and security context management.
• Many affected areas remain under partial or full Russian occupation or have front-line risks, which complicates access and implementation.
• Technical difficulties: Some treatment plants were damaged, water-quality risks are increased, and new systems need to be climate-resilient as well as war-resilient.
• Funding and supply-chain constraints amid war economy environment: components, skilled labour and secure construction zones are not guaranteed.

Outlook

While the MoU is a strong signal of momentum and partnership, real-world results will depend on implementation speed, security stability in Kherson, and broader reconstruction financing. If Wayout and partners succeed, their work could help restore daily life for thousands of residents and strengthen the overall resilience of Ukraine’s water-sector. As one official said today: this is not just rebuilding pipes—it is rebuilding hope. See Profile of Wayout.