Water may taste stale if it has been sitting in the incoming pipes for too long. Flushing out the pipes in your home by turning on all the faucets at the same time for a few minutes may get rid of the bad taste.

You may also experience episodes of taste and odour in your drinking water which generally occur in the late summer and/or early fall. This is usually the result of algae growth in the lake, partially caused by the change of season. Different types of algae can cause your water to taste and smell musty. Although the taste and odour can be objectionable to consumers it is not considered to be a public health problem. Refrigerating the water will help eliminate the odour, and adding some lemon slices will help remove any bitter taste.

The filtration process at the Woodward Avenue Water Treatment Facility is currently being upgraded by the addition of granulated activated carbon (GAC) in the filters to remove taste