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Water Leak in Kinna Prompts Temporary Shutoffs and Conservation Call

Key Points
  • Kinna Municipality is working to stop a water leak affecting the local water supply.
  • Water was temporarily shut off for some properties on February 27, 2026, while repairs are underway.
  • Residents have been urged to conserve water as the municipality addresses the leak.

Kinna Municipality is currently working to contain a water leak that has prompted temporary water shutoffs for some properties. According to reports from Borås Tidning, the municipality announced on the morning of February 27, 2026, that water would need to be temporarily shut off for certain buildings while repair work continues. The municipality is actively working to stop the leak, though specific details about the leak's location or cause were not immediately available.

Residents have reportedly been urged to conserve water during this period. The incident comes as other Swedish municipalities, including Arkösund, are also dealing with water supply issues, with unusually high water consumption detected in some areas potentially indicating additional leaks.

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