In Longyearbyen, above-ground sewage pipes are a practical solution due to the town being built on permafrost. The permafrost’s active layer thaws and shifts during summer, making buried infrastructure vulnerable to breakage. Above-ground pipes facilitate easier maintenance and quick detection and repair of leaks. The visible pipes carry freshwater, hot water for heating houses, and wastewater. The intentional heat loss in the pipes prevents freezing, ensuring continuous water flow.
Water System
from the audio walk Longyearbyen Audiowalk – Start Harbour
Price: 19.99 €
50
Stations
70:53 min Audio
12.33 km 2
70:53 min Audio
12.33 km 2
