EMWD: Customers May Notice 'Earthy' Odor, Taste in Tap Water
Eastern Municipal Water District customers may experience earthy, musty odors or taste in their tap water, the EMWD reported in a news relea...
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Eastern Municipal Water District customers may experience earthy, musty odors or taste in their tap water, the EMWD reported in a news release today.
According to the EMWD, the source of this odor is increased levels of a taste and odor compound, commonly referred to as Geosmin. Geosmin poses no health risks and all water supplies remain safe, the news release said.
This compound originated from an algal bloom in State Project water from Lake Perris, a part of the imported water system operated by the California Department of Water Resources. EMWD and other water agencies use water from that supply, which they filter and disinfect before serving. Tastes and odors from this compound, however, can be noticed in very small amounts.
EMWD is working with Metropolitan Water District and DWR to treat Lake Perris for algae. And in cooperation with MWD and EMWD, DWR continues to monitor this condition, which may persist for several days. EMWD has also switched some supplies to minimize using water from this source.
According to the EMWD, the source of this odor is increased levels of a taste and odor compound, commonly referred to as Geosmin. Geosmin poses no health risks and all water supplies remain safe, the news release said.
This compound originated from an algal bloom in State Project water from Lake Perris, a part of the imported water system operated by the California Department of Water Resources. EMWD and other water agencies use water from that supply, which they filter and disinfect before serving. Tastes and odors from this compound, however, can be noticed in very small amounts.
EMWD is working with Metropolitan Water District and DWR to treat Lake Perris for algae. And in cooperation with MWD and EMWD, DWR continues to monitor this condition, which may persist for several days. EMWD has also switched some supplies to minimize using water from this source.
