A water line was damaged Wednesday in Benicia, leading the city to call for an immediate reduction in water use. … The city, meanwhile, will rely on its secondary water source, Lake Herman. Water from the lake “may occasionally have a natural, earthy taste or odor due to organic compounds,” but it is safe to drink and “meets all state and federal water quality standards,” the city said.

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