Unusually low groundwater – SMHI warns of risk of water shortage in Gävleborg

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Together with SGU, SMHI issues warnings when areas risk water shortages. The low levels in Swedish groundwater are most noticeable in so-called “small reservoirs”, which can make it difficult for county residents with their own wells.

– They may have problems with their water supply later in the summer. There can also be problems with water quality – there can be salt in coastal areas, says Bo Thunholm at the Swedish Geological Survey, SGU.

According to SMHI, there are also low flows in Testeboån.

The farmer in Bergsjö: “If there is a shortage of water, there will be a crisis” – from SVT 2/6 2022

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