Nacka says the oil film at Kyrkviken's bathing jetties is no longer visible and signs and booms are being removed on 25 August.
What happened?
A small oil spill was found on 21 August. Absorbent booms were used, the surface film disappeared and the municipality planned to remove booms and signs on 25 August.
Location
Kyrkviken, Nacka, Stockholms län
Impact and significance
The status matters to swimmers, but the municipality gives a concrete condition: swimming resumes only once the signs have actually been removed.
Background
The source of the oil was unknown, according to the municipality. Checks of a nearby stormwater facility found no traces of oil.
Latest update
Check signs on site and the latest municipal bathing-water information before swimming. New observations may change the advice. This summary is based on the cited public source and reflects the information available when WUA reviewed it on 26 August 2026. It does not replace current instructions from the responsible authority, municipality or organiser. If dates, times, conditions or implementation have changed, the latest information on the original page takes precedence. The headline and text have been editorially rewritten to separate verifiable facts from the source's own assessments. No information outside the cited material has been used to fill gaps; readers should follow the source links for full context. WUA checked the page title, date, location, amounts and status where available, but has not verified matters that the source leaves open, such as final costs, attendance, permits or future results. Time-sensitive details were checked against the source at review, but practical decisions must always rely on the responsible organisation's current notice. WUA does not accept registrations, applications, votes, payments or personal data for the services described and cannot confirm individual eligibility. This article forms part of WUA's local coverage and has a distinct geographic search intent. Similar notices from other municipalities are handled separately because addresses, hours, eligibility and responsibility can differ by location.
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Reviewed: 2026-08-26. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.