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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Untreated Wastewater Contaminates Stockholm Waterways

Published: 2024-07-01

Around 100 million liters of untreated wastewater have been discharged into lakes and watercourses in Stockholm.

According to Linda Evjen, an investigative engineer at Stockholm Vatten och Avfall, this could bring unhealthy bacteria into the water.

The incident raises significant environmental and public health concerns.

It calls for immediate attention to prevent further contamination and ensure the safety of the water supply.