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Gainesville taking new steps to address water taste, odor
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A pallet of activated carbon is stored inside the Riverside Water Treatment Plant to eliminate the presence of a foul taste and odor in the drinking water. The problem is a result of seasonal changes to Lake Lanier known as “lake turnover.” - photo by Scott Rogers
The prolonged presence of a foul taste and odor in the local drinking water has prompted Gainesville officials to begin a new treatment and consult with experts to remedy the problem. “The water is safe to drink,” Water Resources Director Linda MacGregor told City Council during a work session Thursday morning, adding that the local water supply continues to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards and requirements.