California drought is causing some tap water to taste like dirt
A muddy flavor in your tap water lately may not be the product of your imagination. An algae bloom is causing water sourced from the Sacramento and American rivers to impart a “musty” taste to tap water. The bacterial bloom generates something called geosmin, which is harmless for consumption but is easily detectable due to its earthy smell and taste.
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