Gnesta Municipality is resuming the Solåkravägen water and sewer project after follow-up sampling found no additional PFAS contamination or other tested pollutants within the work area. Earlier low readings appear limited to a small area. The conclusion applies to the investigation, not all land beyond the sampled area.
What happened?
Work was paused after low PFAS levels were detected in the project area. The contractor then expanded sampling for PFAS and other included parameters. According to the municipality's 17 September update, no new contamination was found. Work can therefore continue under a revised plan while accounting for the small area with earlier readings.
Location
Gnesta, Södermanlands län
Impact and significance
PFAS describes a group of persistent chemicals, and soil findings depend on concentration, location, pathways and planned work. The statement does not show that PFAS is absent throughout Gnesta or that every possible substance was analysed. It does provide current evidence for planning this specific Solåkravägen utility project after the pause.
Background
Water and sewer projects require excavation and soil handling. An unexpected contaminant may pause work while its extent and handling are assessed. According to the municipality, follow-up sampling indicates the earlier readings do not represent broader contamination within the investigated work area. Full test results and analyses are linked from the project page.
Latest update
The project resumes on a revised schedule, but the brief notice gives no new completion date. Residents should follow the project page for traffic, construction or timetable updates. This summary should be revised if new tests or authority assessments appear; the current statement covers only the follow-up investigation now reported.
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Reviewed: 2026-09-17. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.