Region's Drinking Water Still Smells from Algae
posted 10:53 am Sat August 11, 2007 - WASHINGTON
So last month the Washington Aqueduct began to treat the water with carbon to help absorb the smell.
But the smell persists, and now the aqueduct is trying a new treatment step. Algaecide is being added to the water while it's still in the reservoir, before the water goes to the treatment plant.
Thomas Jacobus is the general manager of the Washington Aqueduct. He says that a lot of rain to flush out the algae that's built up is needed to help get rid of the funny smell and taste.
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Diplomat
7:22 pm on 08/13/07
Adding (carbon) charcoal to the water makes a refreshing black beverage.
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