Why does the water taste and smell different in the spring?
The City of Red Deer uses surface water supply (Red Deer River) as a source of drinking water for its residents. All surface water supplies such as ours are susceptible to high turbidity and high organic loading during the annual spring snowmelt and runoff. These conditions give the raw water a disagreeable taste and odor. The treatment process removes most of these tastes and odors; however, small amounts may remain after the treatment process. You may also notice a slight musty or earthy taste associated with spring runoff. The treated water from the tap is still completely safe to drink.
