Chapter 1 · The country Sweden
En kommun vill använda mer sjövatten till dricksvatten. Varför behöver den även tänka på jordbrukets och industrins behov?
A municipality wants more lake water for drinking. Why must it also consider farming and industry?
Correct answer: They may need water from the same resource
Water is needed in homes, farming and industry. Planning water resources can therefore require balancing several uses at once.
Key words
dricksvatten · drinking water
Source: UHR: Sverige i fokus, korrigerad 2026-08-10 · Landet Sverige, tryckt sida 8
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Why this option does not fit
De behöver vatten av samma renhetsgrad
Water-quality requirements vary between drinking water, irrigation and different industries.
De använder kommunens vattenledningar vid varje uttag
Farms and industries can have their own water intakes; they may share the resource without sharing pipes.
De förbrukar lika mycket vatten varje månad
Needs vary with activity and season, for example when farming requires irrigation.