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My water looks and smells awful, but the water department says it is safe to drink. How is that?

April 26, 2017awful Department DRINK looks safe smells water

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My water looks and smells awful, but the water department says it is safe to drink. How is that?

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Sometimes water may look or smell bad, and still be safe. Your water is tested regularly for bacteriological content. Compounds such as iron, manganese, and other sediments may give your water the appearance of being “dirty”, without affecting its microbiological quality.