Citizen Services answers: 5 common questions for the summer

1. When will my septic tank be emptied?

Your septic tank is emptied once a year, between May and November. At boden.se, you can find your preliminary emptying week by entering your address. You will also find a checklist to help you prepare for the service.

2. How can I reduce traffic speed and improve safety on my street?

You can apply to place flower boxes on your street as traffic-calming measures. Information about requirements and design specifications is available at boden.se. Applications can be submitted via the municipality’s e-service between 1 April and 31 May.

3. What’s happening in Boden this summer?

The event calendars at boden.se and movetoboden.se feature everything from markets and fairs to sporting events and major festivals such as Boden Alive and Kulturnatta.

4. I’ve discovered invasive plants. How do I report them?

Information about invasive species and why they should be controlled is available at boden.se. You can also report sightings through a dedicated reporting link on the website.

5. Which swimming areas are available in Boden?

Aldersjön is a popular, family-friendly swimming area close to the town centre and is supervised daily during the season. Sörbyn offers facilities including a diving tower. More swimming areas can be found at boden.se.

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