Vimmerby Energi & Miljö AB has been battling sewage odors from the town's treatment plant for over 30 years, according to a report from SVT Småland. While conditions have reportedly improved significantly, residents continue to complain about occasional "egg smell" and "sewage fog" in the area.
The issue resurfaced recently when local media received complaints from residents who experienced several days of unpleasant odors. Vimmerby Miljö och Energi's CEO Olle Fogelin acknowledged the renewed discussion but said the exact reason for the recent odor increase is unclear.
What may have temporarily affected it is that we are rebuilding part of the ventilation system, and when ventilation parts are shut off, it may have smelled more during a short period
"What may have temporarily affected it is that we are rebuilding part of the ventilation system, and when ventilation parts are shut off, it may have smelled more during a short period," Fogelin stated. He noted that the sewage treatment plant's central location in the municipality presents ongoing challenges, suggesting that an alternative location would have been optimal.
Fogelin disagreed with claims that Vimmerby smells worse than other municipalities but admitted there are challenges to continue working on. The company has implemented several measures to address the odor problem, though specific details were not provided in the available source.
He noted that the sewage treatment plant's central location in the municipality presents ongoing challenges, suggesting that an alternative location would have been optimal
Fogelin disagreed with claims that Vimmerby smells worse than other municipalities but admitted there are challenges to continue working on