Elin Hasselberg, a resident of Malmö, has received nearly 10,000 kronor in compensation for modifying her home's drainage system. Upon moving into her villa, she discovered that all rainwater flowed directly into the municipal sewage network. To address this, she disconnected the downspouts and redirected the water into collection barrels. This change prevents rainwater from overloading the city's piping infrastructure. The financial reward serves as an incentive for implementing sustainable water management. Her initiative demonstrates a practical shift toward reducing the burden on public utility systems.