Drought Impact Reporter

Algae affecting taste, odor of water from the Potomac River for Maryland water customers
6/14/2023 12:00:00 AM

CATEGORIES:

Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
Water Supply & Quality

AFFECTED AREAS:

Montgomery County, MD
Prince George's County, MD

Start Date: 6/14/2023 -

Water from the Potomac River may have a different taste or odor after treatment due to the presence of algae, per WSSC Water. The water remains safe and meets EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards. The water contains more geosmin, which should return to normal levels when drought conditions ease. MyMCM (Rockville, Md.), June 14, 2023

Sources

MyMCM . WSSC: Tap Water Remains Safe to Drink Despite Taste, Odor Issues - MyMCM (MD). Wednesday, June 14, 2023 https://www.mymcmedia.org/wssc-tap-water-remains-safe-to-drink-despite-taste-odor-issues/.
The Washington Post . Potomac River levels dropping as drought expands across D.C. area again - The Washington Post (DC). Thursday, June 15, 2023 https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/06/15/dc-drought-potomac-water-taste/.

Algae affecting taste, odor of water from the Potomac River for Maryland water customers6/14/2023 12:00:00 AM

Algae affecting taste, odor of water from the Potomac River for Maryland water customers
6/14/2023 12:00:00 AM