FALCON POWERS – The drinking water supplied to homes in Sweden is considered to be among the highest quality in Europe and the world. However, recent tests by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (Naturskyddsföreningen) have shown that the drinking water contains levels of hazardous chemicals known as PFAS. The tests confirmed that this substance is found in most drinking water in Sweden at levels higher than permitted, making it a widespread issue rather than isolated to specific areas.
Test Results
The agency announced that nine out of ten samples tested in Sweden contained these hazardous chemicals, and one in ten samples had levels exceeding the permissible limit according to new standards that will soon come into effect.
Most Affected Municipalities
The tests indicated that municipalities such as Gävle, Halmstad, and Västerås had extremely high results for four of the hazardous PFAS substances. This situation necessitates action before 2026 to treat the water supplied to citizens in these three municipalities.
Expert Comments
Swedish toxicologist Mattias Aubry commented, “The levels found in the water test results do not pose an immediate threat to human health, but he emphasized the need to address the issue as soon as possible.” Meanwhile, the Secretary-General of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, Karin Lexén, described the findings as “a very serious problem that must be addressed immediately.”
