Laidley residents wondering why the water is tasting a but muddy? Worry no more, it's a naturally occurring compound from the recent rains and hot weather combining to breed, yes breed compounds in the water.
This event happens seasonally as well, we have summer every year.
An explanation from Urban Utilities is posted below:
Naturally occurring organic compounds called Geosmin and Methylisoborneol, which is better known as MIB, in the raw water supply can cause an earthy taste and/or odour in tap water.
Geosmin and MIB are compounds produced from algae or bacteria in our catchments and are responsible for that ‘rain smell’ and can also make our water taste and smell earthy, musty or swampy.
While these compounds may lead to a temporary change in taste and/or odour in water, they are not harmful.
These compounds can increase following particularly hot and rainy weather conditions.
Sensitivity to taste varies from person to person, so some people may not notice any change while others may.
Cooling the water can help reduce any earthy taste in the tap water. Adding wedges of citrus fruit, mint or cucumber may also help reduce the earthy taste.
