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Analysis results

Here we will publish the latest analysis results for water.

 

Here you can download analysis figures from 25. March 2026 pdf, 70 kB.

The report from 25 March showed findings of coliform bacteria at two of the sampling points in the distribution network. Coliform bacteria can be an indicator of contamination. Follow-up samples were therefore taken on 01/04/2026. These samples showed zero coliform bacteria.

The water quality in the distribution network is still too high in manganese, nickel, and sulphate. This is because parts of the water treatment process were not operational at that time due to delivery issues.

The sample labelled raw water was not taken from Isdammen, but from a subprocess feeding into the water treatment plant. The samples therefore do not show any difference between influent and effluent.

Water from the brewery:

The samples are satisfactory for all parameters except heterotrophic plate count. This will be followed up through a review of routines.

Here you can download the analysis results for December 22, 2025 pdf, 69 kB.

Samples from the brewery represent water that we deliver in containers to stores and businesses.

The samples show deviations in some values. Here is an explanation:

Bacterial count: above 300 indicates bacteria in the water. These are not dangerous bacteria. We suspect that this is Legionella, as previously measured. Legionella is not dangerous to drink. The bacterial count is being investigated further, but we have not found any infectious bacteria. Infectious bacteria (coliform, E. coli, and intestinal): None. All samples showed 0.

Sulfate: 760 mg/l. This value is above the recommended value. You can read more about the FHI's assessment of sulfate in drinking water in Svalbard here External link.
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Sodium: 250 mg/l. This is above the limit value, but lower than the value in mineral water such as Farris.

Several samples have been taken to find the cause of the bacterial count.

Here you can download analysis results from Svalbard Brewery dated November 21, 2025 pdf, 46 kB.

Analysis results from Svalbard Brewery
The high sodium content may be due to the water not being allowed to run long enough before the sample was taken. The plant uses salt in the purification process, but the levels measured are completely harmless to humans. By comparison, Farris contains 455 mg of salt per liter.

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