Risk of water shortage

Published 24 Jun 2025 11:34

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Local information

Too little rain during the spring, combined with a deficit from the winter, has led to low groundwater levels in large parts of Sweden. SMHI and SGU have issued water shortage warnings in several counties due to low groundwater levels or low flows in watercourses.

The situation regarding the risk of water shortages may vary locally.
For information about the water situation where you are, contact your local municipality. Be aware of any watering restrictions and follow the municipality's instructions!

Gotland County

A watering ban is in effect throughout Gotland until further notice. This means that drinking water may only be used for:

Personal hygiene
Cooking and drinking
Washing and dishwashing

Region Gotland on the water shortage

Gotland County on the water situation (In Swedish)

Skåne County

In Skåne County, groundwater levels are low in both small and large reservoirs. Several towns around the Friseboda water treatment plant outside Kristiandstad are without water, and water tanks have been set up.

Kristianstad Municipality on the water situation (In Swedish)

Södermanland County

In parts of Södermanland, groundwater levels in the large reservoirs are quite low and well below normal for this time of year. For information on watering restrictions and other matters relating to drinking water, Södermanland County refers to the respective municipalities via the link below.

Södermanland County on the water situation (In Swedish)

Västra Götaland County

Many residents and businesses in Västra Götaland get their water from groundwater reservoirs, either through their own wells or through municipal water supplies. Levels in small groundwater reservoirs are well below normal. Levels in large reservoirs are currently normal, but the forecast is that they will be low to very low this summer.

Västra Götaland County on the water situation (In Swedish)

Jönköping County

Water levels are unusually low for the season in both large and small reservoirs in Jönköping County and are expected to remain below normal during the summer. Water flow is also low, especially in the northern part of the county.

Jönköping County on the water situation (In Swedish)

Kalmar County

Water levels are low in both small and large groundwater reservoirs in most of Kalmar County.

Kalmar County on the water situation (In Swedish)

Kronoberg County

Water levels are low in lakes and large and small reservoirs. No problems with drinking water supplies have been reported yet, but the Kronoberg County Administrative Board is urging people to conserve water.

Kronoberg County on the water situation (In Swedish)