Repairs are underway on two cracks in an old Malmö sewage pipeline, with VA Syd continuing to discharge wastewater into the city's canal, as initially announced. Up to 300 liters per second could flow for over two days, per reports.
Following the May 4 announcement of an acute leak in one of Malmö's major sewer lines, repair work is now in full progress on two cracks in the old pipeline, according to Sydsvenskan reporter Julius Viktorsson.
Sewage water is being diverted into the canal from the Turbinen pump station until the fixes are complete, potentially releasing 300 liters per second for more than two days. This incident highlights Malmö's history of water and sewage issues.
VA Syd continues to urge affected residents—nearly half the city—to conserve water, though the core advice remains as previously stated. The discharge is scheduled until May 7 at 00:00, with booms deployed to mitigate environmental impact.
