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CLEVELAND (WJW) — Does the tap water at your home taste off right now?
Viewers recently wrote in to FOX 8 News describing their drinking water as tasting “earthy” or more “metallic,” leading us to reach out to Cleveland Division of Water.
Cleveland Water confirmed this week that some customers throughout their service area were “experiencing unpleasant water tastes or odors.”
A spokesperson for the public utility said the water changes were caused by high levels of algae in Lake Erie, along with ever-changing conditions on the lake.
“There are no health concerns, and the water is safe to use as normal. We have adjusted our water treatment methods accordingly,” Cleveland Water said in a statement.
As of Monday, a 70-square mile cyanobacteria bloom was still affecting western Lake Erie, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The bloom has reportedly shrunk from earlier this month.
Cleveland Water, which is funded by ratepayers and not tax dollars, serves more than 80 communities across Northeast Ohio. The utility said it appreciated customers’ patience while it continues to combat the issue — and that there is hope.
“Lake conditions are improving,” Cleveland Water said in the statement. “As a result, the unpleasant tastes and odors are decreasing.”
The utility also took to social media last Friday to let customers know they were aware of the situation.
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Laura Morrison
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