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Stricter drinking water limits spark warning over costly purification scams

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Stricter drinking water limits spark warning over costly purification scams

Thu 2 Jul 2026 15:01 CEST

Stricter drinking water limits mean more people are now checking their water. But it is important not to buy expensive water purification unnecessarily

Water and Sewerage Tariffs Jump Across Sweden, with Wide Municipal Differences

Water and Sewerage Tariffs Jump Across Sweden, with Wide Municipal Differences

Wed 1 Jul 2026 06:00 CEST

This year, many households will feel the sting of higher water and sewerage prices. Water and sewerage tariffs are being sharply increased in many parts of the country, a new report shows

Sewer or the sea - how to secure drinking water

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Sewer or the sea - how to secure drinking water

Sun 14 Jun 2026 07:19 CEST

Acute water shortages, bacteria and parasites in drinking water. A changing climate and old pipes are forcing municipalities to find new ways to secure drinking water

Scam Texts Falsely Claiming Contaminated Water Hit 12 Municipalities

Scam Texts Falsely Claiming Contaminated Water Hit 12 Municipalities

Fri 23 May 2025 06:36 CEST

The State's Oversight of Water Networks is Lacking: "Concerned"

The State's Oversight of Water Networks is Lacking: "Concerned"

Thu 13 Feb 2025 08:12 CET

The state has taken too little responsibility for the municipal water and sewage networks. Despite known deficiencies, no action has been taken, the National Audit Office concludes in a new review

The Warning: Risk of Worse Tap Water

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The Warning: Risk of Worse Tap Water

Mon 14 Oct 2024 05:45 CEST

Enormous investments are required in Swedish water infrastructure – everything from sewage pipes to water pipes. Otherwise, households' and companies' access to water risks deteriorating