Karlshamn

Karlshamn, located in Blekinge county, excels in environmental quality, ranking 14th out of 290 municipalities. This places it in the Top 10% nationally, with a notable score of 71.2 based on available indicators. The municipality's environmental performance is supported by a complete set of data, covering a total of 8 key performance indicators.

An important aspect of Karlshamn's environmental efforts is reflected in the community's satisfaction with waste collection services, with 94.9% of residents reporting that it functions well. This result is similar to the national average of 92.6%. Additionally, 88.7% feel positively about the availability of recycling centers in the municipality, which is somewhat above the national average of 81.3%.

Public perception of the municipality's commitment to ensuring access to drinking water is also high, with 91.5% of residents affirming that this is well managed, aligning closely with the national average of 87.6%. In terms of accessibility to recycling facilities, residents spend an average of 12.2 minutes accessing them, significantly lower than the national average of 9.4 minutes. Emergency response times are also a focus, with the median response time for fire services being 1.8 minutes, which is somewhat below the national average of 2 minutes, and 4 minutes for ambulance services, aligning with the national average of 4.2 minutes. These indicators highlight a significant commitment to both environmental management and public safety.