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By Abby Zieverink

Safe to drink

Aquatera working to fix temporary earthy water odour and taste

Jan 17, 2022 | 11:17 AM

Due to water line maintenance at Aquateras Water Treatment Plant, customers may notice an earthy smell and taste in local drinking water.

Aquatera says in a release sent Saturday, despite the earthy taste, the water is completely safe to drink.

As of Monday morning, EverythingGP has confirmed with Aquatera that crews are still working to rectify the earthy water and taste.

Officials say a more chlorinated, or chloramine smell can occur during water line maintenance.

“To help with disinfection of the water, more chlorine is used to ensure the water is safe for consumption. Both the chlorine and organic levels remain well within Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines and provincially-regulated levels,” said Aquatera officials.

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Aquatera says the maintenance is necessary and they are working to diligently rectify the situation.

Tips to reduce the earthy or chloramine smells in tap water include:

• Run your tap a little longer before getting a glass or pitcher of water.
• Pour water from your tap into a water pitcher and leave it sit on the counter or in the fridge.
• If you have more sensitive taste buds or sense of smell, placing a slice of lemon or ginger in your water pitcher is a simple solution to eliminate any smells