Thank you for using SeeClickFix. You are absolutely right, the taste and smell to our tap water has changed. In general, these are drought related changes to our water supply and it seems to have gotten more pronounced with the rain. Increased algae levels and less fresh water in the Delta have caused these taste and odor changes and affect many jurisdictions that rely on the State Water Project for their water. Napa, Benicia, East Bay MUD, and many other water agencies have reported similar problems. American Canyon’s tap water is tested constantly and is definitely safe to drink and use; it continues to meet or exceed all state and federal public health standards. Although the taste and odor changes may last for some time, we are actively looking for solutions and hope we can make improvements.
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