Hot water outage in Hafnarfjörður, etc. from 19 to 21 August

Utilities increase capacity to ensure all residents have the necessary infrastructure and quality of life for the future.

The capital region is expanding rapidly and its population is growing. Such growth is accompanied by increased use of hot water. The Suðuræð is a geothermal transmission pipeline that carries water from the Reykjahlíð geothermal field to a large part of the capital region. Veitur is now doubling this important transmission route, and a section of it will be commissioned at the end of August.

The project is the first phase of the construction of South Stream 2.

There will be a one-and-a-half-day hot water outage across all of Hafnarfjörður, Kópavogur, Álftanes, Garðabær, Norðlingaholt and Breiðholt, from 10 p.m. on Monday, 19 August until midday on Wednesday, 21 August. The shutdown is scheduled for a time of low hot water usage. This is a major project to connect the main hot water pipeline, enhancing operational security and capacity for residents for decades to come. Alongside the connection to the main pipeline, essential maintenance will be carried out and new pipes connected at four additional locations to limit the number of times the water supply to residents needs to be stopped.

Points to bear in mind

• It is important to have turned off the tap to prevent damage when the water comes back on.
• It's a good idea to keep the windows closed at this time to keep the heat in.
• When water is re-pressurised into a large pipework system after a shutdown, it is common for leaks to occur. In such cases, it is important to report them so that action can be taken as soon as possible.
• It may take some time to reach full pressure again.
• Homeowners are urged to consider their indoor systems.
• Indoor systems and snow-melt systems are numerous and varied. It is best to contact a plumber or the system's supplier for guidance.

Progress update page

On the Veitur website, you will be able to follow the progress of the work, which will be updated regularly in Icelandic and English for the duration of the closure. Any suggestions on how Veitur can keep residents, businesses and other stakeholders even better informed are welcome, and you can always get in touch via www.veitur.is.

Utilities information page for the project