Water Outages Hit Northern Stockholm Amid Pipeline Leak
Northern Stockholm faces water outages due to a leak in the Norrvatten pipeline, affecting households in Solna and Sundbyberg.
- • Significant water outages reported in northern Stockholm
- • Leak occurred shortly after 10 PM on Tuesday
- • Residents advised to keep emergency water supplies
- • Municipalities are investigating the water supply disruption
Key details
Residents in northern Stockholm, particularly in the municipalities of Solna and Sundbyberg, are facing significant water outages due to a leak in the pipeline managed by Norrvatten. The issue began shortly after 10 PM on Tuesday, leading to widespread confusion as residents reported experiencing little to no water pressure.
According to reports, many households, particularly in areas like Järvastaden, have been affected, with local resident Anna Segerström describing her family's alarming encounter when they noticed the absence of water while brushing their teeth. Other residents have shared similar stories on social media, including one individual who found themselves stuck in the shower due to the sudden loss of water.
Norrvatten has confirmed the occurrence of the leak, which has predominantly impacted consumers in Solna and Sundbyberg, with the exact number of affected households still undetermined. Both municipalities are actively undertaking investigations to pinpoint the source of the leak. Makan Afshinnejad, the press chief of Solna, emphasized that numerous residents have reached out to municipal services concerning the outages, while emergency services have yet to confirm any specifics about the leak.
As efforts to identify and resolve the issue continue, residents have been reminded of the importance of having emergency water supplies at home. Officials are working to reroute water through alternative pipelines to mitigate the disruption.