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Boiling water - Gotland's drinking water
News SVT
January 15, 2026

Recommendation to boil water extended in Gotland

Region Gotland is taking strong action against parasites in drinking water. New UV equipment will be used to secure the water supply.

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Water bill and costs
News TV4
October 8, 2025

How much more expensive water will be in your municipality

Water and sewage tariffs are increasing by almost 11 percent compared to 2024. Trosa has the highest increase at 39 percent.

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Water analysis and laboratory
News SVT
October 21, 2024

Västerås at the top of PFAS levels

PFAS levels in Västerås are more than five times higher than the new limit value that will apply from 2026.

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Clean tap water in glass
News TV4
November 12, 2025

Here you'll find Sweden's best-tasting tap water

Älvsbyn won the 2025 Tap Water Competition. The jury: "A stellar water that tastes as good in a wooden cup as in a crystal glass."

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Water purification and filtration
News Ny Teknik
December 29, 2025

New PFAS limit introduced – cost lower than expected

The investment cost is estimated at SEK 1.4 billion, not six billion as previous calculations had shown.

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Waterworks and purification plant
News SVT
October 24, 2024

New method tested against PFAS in Västerås drinking water

The results look promising – the purification has removed all PFAS. But water customers will have to pay for the new facility.

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Boiling water in saucepan
News TV4
June 21, 2025

Running out of drinking water in Kristianstad municipality

The reservoir is empty and the pipeline network drained. The waterworks cannot produce water as fast as it is being used.

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Water scarcity and drought
Preparedness MSB
June 2022

Water scarcity and drought – handbook for municipal crisis preparedness

MSB's guidance on how municipalities can manage water scarcity and drought in a changing climate.

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Drinking water in glass
News TV4
October 21, 2024

PFAS in almost all drinking water sources in Sweden

The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation has taken samples from 63 drinking water sources. Seven of the samples exceed the limit value that applies from 2026.

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Water purification equipment
News SVT
April 16, 2025

New technology to remove PFAS from Halmstad's drinking water

Electrically charged plastic beads will capture PFAS in the water. First up is Byaledet's waterworks.

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Property manager working with water pipes
Research Svenskt Vatten
November 2025

Tap Water Competition 2025 – Älvsbyn won

With the Tap Water Competition, Svenskt Vatten highlights the important work behind every sip of fresh and good drinking water.

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Tap water running in modern kitchen
Environment Svenskt Vatten
2025

Increase in water and sewage tariff 2025

Water and sewage tariffs have increased by an average of 11 percent. The average annual cost is now SEK 11,658 for a single-family house.

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