This is because the parts of water mains have been without pressure because of the leak … – Helsingborgs Dagblad

This is because the parts of water mains have been without pressure because of the leak … – Helsingborgs Dagblad

Stockholm Published January 3, 2015 kl. 16:51 Updated 16:55

A comprehensive water leak in Mariestad on Saturday morning led to thousands accommodation now invited to indefinite boil drinking water and water for cooking.

This is because the parts of water mains have been without pressure because of the leak. And then there is a risk that it may enter bacteria in the lines.

– Water leak is fixed, but we need to flush out online and collect water, said Michael Nordin, VA Director at Mariestad.

The sample will then be analyzed. The answers are expected during Sunday evening.

The call to boil the water comes the residents of urban areas Mariestad, Hasslerör, Lyrestad, Sjötorp and Ullervad.

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