Image showing a water facility with police tape and warning signs about tap water after a break-in in Sweden.
Image showing a water facility with police tape and warning signs about tap water after a break-in in Sweden.
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Residents in northern Härnösand advised not to drink tap water after intrusion

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Municipal company Hemab warns around one thousand households in northern Härnösand not to drink tap water after a break-in at a water facility. Police are investigating suspected vandalism.

Residents in areas including Högsjö, Utansjö, Hälledal, Veda and Ramvik are urged not to use tap water for food or drink until further notice. The water can however be used for showers, laundry and toilets.

Fredrik Olsson at Hemab says there are no indications that anything has been done to the water but the recommendation is a precaution. Samples have been sent to a laboratory and results are expected on Thursday morning.

Police attended the scene after an alarm on Wednesday morning and are investigating the incident as vandalism. Water trucks have been placed at Utansjögården, Högsjögården and at Tempo in Hälledal for those needing drinking water.

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X focus on sharing details of the suspected vandalism at the Hemab water facility in northern Härnösand, with users quoting the police investigation and municipal water advisory for around 1000 households; some posts emphasize not drinking tap water and tag related topics like preparedness.

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