Why does my Tap water taste bad?
The taste of tap water in South-East Queensland can vary due to different factors. Here are a couple of reasons:1.Recent Weather Conditions: The recent wet weather has caused organic compounds to find their way into the raw water supply for much of South-East Queensland. As a result, tap water may taste earthy or like dirt. Water authorities are aware of this issue and are working on it. Despite the earthy taste, the compounds (methyl-isoboreol and Geosmin) are safe to drink1.2.Pipeline Upgrades: Seqwater, which supplies water to Brisbane and Ipswich, occasionally upgrades its main pipelines. During these upgrades, some suburbs may experience changes in taste, smell, and pressure of tap water. For example, the replacement of valves in the water pipes at Mt Crosby can lead to slightly chlorinated taste and smell in certain areas.Home water filters can help filter out these contaminants resulting in better tasting water.