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Jul 10, 2008 10:03 am US/Central

Mpls. Residents Complain Of Stench In Tap Water

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ― Residents in Minneapolis have been complaining about a foul taste and smell in their tap water lately, but the city stresses it is safe to drink.

Minneapolis Water Works said the odor typically shows up during spring, when melting snow gets into the water supply. It's not as usual to have the odor show up at this time of year, they said.

The odor is affected by, among other things, naturally-occurring algae, which can be detected by customers even when only trace amounts are present.

The Water Works said they are working on trying to get rid of the odor through adjusted water treatment and requested patience from Minneapolis residents.



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