Houston Public Works advises residents to add lemon to their smelly water
HPW has confirmed the water contains some naturally occurring compounds like geosmin and MIB (2-methyl isoborneol) which are ...
Does your water smell or taste weird? Don't fret — and add lemon — Houston Public Works says
Houston residents may have noticed a weird smell or taste in their water. Public Works says it's safe to drink.
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Houston Tap Water Safe Despite Earthy Taste, Public Works Offers Tips to Combat Unusual Flavor
Houston's tap water, though musty in taste and smell due to natural compounds, is safe to drink, with officials monitoring ...
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Odor in Houston drinking water poses no risk, officials say
Houston Public Works has received reports of changes in the smell and taste of Houston’s drinking water, but the changes are harmless and do not immediately pose a risk to the public.
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If your water tastes or smells weird, the City of Houston said it's from these compounds
A similar situation happened in 2021. Houston Public Works said it ran some tests and found out the water contains "naturally occurring compounds like geosmin and MIB (2-methyl isoborneol), which ...
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City of Houston says foul water in surrounding areas caused by harmless minerals found in testing
Houston Public Works notified the public that routine testing at one of the city's main water plants revealed the naturally occurring compounds that can cause a "musty or earthy" taste and color.
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