Why does Edmonton’s water smell a bit funky?
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The odor and slightly different taste to Edmonton's tap water in recent days is a yearly occurrence, which happens because of spring runoff.
Have you noticed the tap water in Edmonton has smelled a little off lately? Worry not, it’s still safe to drink.
The odor and slightly different taste to Edmonton’s water in recent days is a yearly occurrence, due to spring runoff.
Every spring, as the snow melts and flows into the North Saskatchewan River, it brings with it large amounts of sediments, vegetation and other organic material that is washed off the land.
This leads to a change in the quality of the water in the river, which gives it a musty and earthy smell.
As the water quality changes, EPCOR crews monitor it and changes the processes it uses to keep the water safe and tasting good. Powdered activated carbon is used during the first stage of water treatment, which helps remove odour-causing compounds. It is then removed by sedimentation, EPCOR explains.
During this process to try to neutralize odours, residents may still notice a temporary change to the smell and taste of drinking water. Water quality specialists monitor and treat the water 24/7 as it enters the plant.
“It’s important to remember your water is absolutely safe to drink during spring runoff,” EPCOR states.
Did you know Edmonton has a Home Sniffing Program? Every year, more than 300 Edmontonians take part in the program, which is one way EPCOR gets feedback on the taste and smell of the city’s H2O.
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