If your water is suddenly smelling strange, you’re not alone. Muncie residents are currently dealing with a noticeable dusty or musty smell in their tap water. This unpleasant odor is the result of an algae bloom in the local reservoirs that supply our city water. While the municipal treatment plants work to manage the issue, the smell and taste can make their way into your home. Aqua Gold Soft Water provides effective filtration solutions to remove these odors and ensure your family has access to pure, great-tasting water.
The Cause of the Algae Bloom and Musty Odors
Algae blooms occur when specific environmental conditions, such as warm temperatures, lots of sunlight, and excess nutrients, cause algae in the water supply to multiply rapidly. During Indiana summers, our local reservoirs are vulnerable to algae blooms because of the favorable conditions listed above and changing water levels. As the algae break down, they release compounds that give the water a distinct earthy, musty, or dusty smell. While the city treats the water using its own standard filtration methods, these odor-causing compounds often make it through the municipal filtration process and straight into your home. While the water is considered safe to drink, it can come with an unpleasant smell and taste.
Signs Your Water is Affected by a Local Algae Bloom
As discussed above, algae blooms are not uncommon in our region. You might notice signs and specific changes in your water quality during one of these blooms. Here are common symptoms:
- Earthy or dirty tasting water
- Mustiness in hot drinks, since heat intensifies the taste and smell
- A dusty or musty smell from faucets and showerheads
- Unpleasant odors in water and ice cubes
What You Can Do to Future-Proof Your Home
You cannot control the municipal water supply, but you can control the water that flows from your taps. Aqua Gold offers high-quality water filtration and reverse osmosis systems that effectively remove the compounds responsible for the musty smell. By installing a whole-home filtration system or a targeted drinking water filter, you can eliminate the current odors and future-proof your home against similar occurrences. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your water will remain clean, clear, and fresh, no matter what happens at the reservoir.
Schedule Your Service Today!
Do not let algae blooms ruin your water. Call Aqua Gold Soft Water at (765) 246-9875 or contact us online to schedule a free water test and find the right filtration solution for your home.