Dirty Little Secrets Skip to content

Dirty Little Secrets

The Hidden World of Reykjavík’s Sewage System

Words by
Jóhann Páll Ástvaldsson

Photography by
Golli

I’d wager you’ll sit down at a toilet today. Who knows what you’re doing in there, but if you’re in Reykjavík – you’ll flush the remains. But have you ever wondered what happens after the flush? Where all of it goes? The short answer: out to sea. For the longest time, that was the long answer, as well, as sewage went untreated into the ocean.
This content is only visible under subscription. Subscribe here or log in.
I’d wager you’ll sit down at a toilet today. Who knows what you’re doing in there, but if you’re in Reykjavík – you’ll flush the remains. But have you ever wondered what happens after the flush? Where all of it goes? The short answer: out to sea. For the longest time, that was the long answer, as well, as sewage went untreated into the ocean.
This content is only visible under subscription. Subscribe here or log in.

Share article

Facebook
Twitter