The Swedish Geological Survey (SGU) reports that they see a trend indicating low or very low levels of groundwater in Sweden ahead.
From today, there is a risk of water shortage in four counties: Gotland, Blekinge, Skåne, and Kalmar.
It is likely that there will be more notifications (of risk of water shortage) ahead if the weather does not become wetter. We assess that there is an increased risk of consequences.
The low groundwater levels, which underlie the risk of water shortage, are due to unusually little precipitation during the autumn, winter, and spring. The situation is most critical in southern Sweden.
However, it does not have to apply to entire counties. It can be in parts of the counties where there is an increased risk of water shortage.
What should one then think about as an individual when there is a risk of water shortage? Carl-Erik Hjerne explains.
As a resident, one should be extra attentive to whether the municipality issues information (for example, watering bans). If one has a private well, one should think about how much water one uses, because we do not know when the next major replenishment will occur. If the weather becomes normal, one can expect that it will happen around September or October.
