HALL COUNTY, Ga. — People in south Hall County say their water tastes and smells like dirt – and they’re upset this is happening right before Thanksgiving.
It’s the talk of the town in the area.
Channel 2's Audrey Washington went to Carol Danford's house where she put the water to the test.
“It smells a little bit like water that’s been sitting. It doesn’t smell like it aerated, not as fresh,” Danford said.
This week the Gainesville Department of Water Resources broke the news that the water in parts of south Hall County has a problem, and Lake Lanier turnover is to blame.
“We withdraw water from Lake Lanier and we treat it. It meets standards and we’re in full compliance so the water is very safe to drink. But it does have a musty, earthy smell to it that happens off and on when the lake turns over,” said Gainesville Department of Water Resources’ Linda MacGregor.
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MacGregor said crews tested the water and it’s safe to drink.
Right now, the system is being flushed out until the foul odor and taste are gone.
“We're doing a number of things at the plant to try to mitigate it,” MacGregor said.
As for Danford, she’s sticking with bottled water and continuing with her Thanksgiving cooking, as planned.
“As for cooking, I don’t think with a lot of seasoning it would make that much of a difference,” Danford said.
Water department officials said the water should be back to normal in a few days or possibly a few weeks.
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