Neighboring Municipalities Thrive Amid Stockholm's Water Crisis
Södertälje and Nykvarn demonstrate effective water management amid Stockholm's shortages.
Key Points
- • Södertälje and Nykvarn experience no water shortages unlike Stockholm.
- • They utilize alternative water purification methods.
- • Telge Nät draws water from Mälaren, using a gravel ridge for processing.
- • Stockholm's local aquifer cannot meet its water needs, requiring reliance on external sources.
As Stockholm grapples with a significant water shortage, the neighboring municipalities of Södertälje and Nykvarn have managed to maintain stable water supplies. Unlike the capital, both municipalities utilize unique water purification methods that enhance their water security.
Södertälje’s water supply is managed by Telge Nät, which sources water from Lake Mälaren. The company employs a gravel ridge method for water processing, allowing them to build up substantial reserves. Fredrik Andersson, operations manager at Telge Nät, explained that the water consumed today was pumped around three months ago, illustrating a proactive approach to water management that stands in contrast to Stockholm's struggles.
In Stockholm, the water authority has explored similar purification techniques but found that the local aquifer, Stockholmsåsen, lacks the capacity to meet demand, leading them to continue reliance on external sources. Johanna Ansker from Stockholm Vatten och Avfall confirmed this strategy, emphasizing the challenges the city faces in securing reliable water resources as the crisis unfolds.