300,000 tonnes of crushed rock leaks heavy metals – Farstaviken on Värmdö is polluted

2023-06-07T09:30:28.125Z

Highlights: High levels of heavy metals in the water supply in Värmdorf, Sweden. Land and Environment Court has ordered the removal of the heavy metals from the water. The water supply is considered one of the most polluted in the world. The decision has been appealed to the Supreme Court of Sweden, which is yet to make a decision on the case. The case is expected to be heard in the spring of next year, when the court will decide whether or not to issue an order to remove the metals.

A huge mountain of crushed stone in Ekobacken on Värmdö leaks heavy metals and affects leaching and stormwater, according to a ruling by the Land and Environment Court. The company JM Entreprenad, which has engaged in stone crushing in the area – and which has received injunctions – has appealed to the Land and Environment Court of Appeal. – From the municipality's side, we would have liked to have had more cooperation from JM's side, but they have delayed the process by appealing, says municipal commissioner Kristina Paltén (MP).