Elevated levels of algae have been found in Austin's water supply, which could lead to a musty taste and odor, officials with the Austin Water Utility said Friday.
The algae bloom in Lake Austin does not affect the safety of the city's drinking water, officials said. The utility is adding activated carbon into the treatment plant, officials said, which will absorb the compounds released by the algae that create the musty taste and odor.
"Austin Water will continue to monitor and test the water at various points for potential taste and odor issues until we are confident that the algae bloom has subsided," officials said in a statement.
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