Halmstad municipality has completed extensive soil investigations in the Steninge area, revealing contamination from a former glass factory. According to the municipality's findings, the soil contains pollutants including arsenic, PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), lead, and glass residues. The contamination originates from the historical glass factory that previously operated in the area.
Municipal authorities are now planning a comprehensive remediation effort. Project leader Pär Hylander of Halmstad municipality stated that the results confirm the soil needs to be remediated across all properties in the affected area. The public has been warned not to dig in the area until the remediation work is completed.
The results confirm the soil needs to be remediated across all properties in the affected area.
Temporary safety measures have been implemented, including covering contaminated spots with fabric and gravel layers. The municipality conducted sampling throughout the area during autumn and winter to determine the extent of contamination and the amount of soil that needs to be removed. Some locations showed visible waste and high contamination levels near the surface.
The area's appearance has changed temporarily due to the removal of trees and vegetation during the investigation phase.