The water situation on Gotland has worsened due to low precipitation, leading the region to declare water shortage. Pressure reductions are planned in Visby and water kiosks may close.
Region Gotland announced at a press conference on Wednesday that the island is in water shortage. Groundwater and surface water levels have fallen below normal after a winter and spring with little rain. Pressure reductions in the pipe network in Visby will be introduced at the beginning of the summer. The region may also close water kiosks in some areas. Existing bans on filling pools and irrigation remain in place. – The water is not finished, we are not there yet, says Patrik Johansson, drinking water manager at Region Gotland. Lise Langseth, administrative director, urges care for the water during the tourist season. Gotland has struggled with water shortage for several years and similar measures were taken last summer.
