Alnarpsströmmen is a subterranean aquifer under the Swedish province of Scania. It has been used for wells since at least the 18th century and as a fresh water source for Malmö since 1901. Several other towns use it today. Due to its

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character, wells occasionally turn to fountains. About 400 litres of groundwater naturally flow into Öresund from Alnarpsströmmen every second through

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. The width of the aquifer is around 20 km, and the flow of the water is just 10 metres a year.

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Aquifers Scania Landforms of Skåne County Landforms of the Øresund Region Bodies of water of Sweden {{Sweden-geo-stub