Longyearbyen council to choose water supply concept in December

Longyearbyen lokalstyre (the local council) will choose a concept for the town's water supply in December, it said in a notice on 21 October. According to the council, a preliminary concept selection study (KVU) recommends a comprehensive upgrade of Longyearbyen's water supply system.

The December date is later than first expected. NRK reported on 12 October that Terje Aunevik, leader of the local council, then expected a decision during November, and that he said talks with Oslo on funding were continuing. The council's English website recommends not drinking tap water, because sulfate and nickel levels exceed the recommended limits.

The local council said on 21 October that the decision will be made in December.

Coverage: NRK