May 4, 2021 - News

Des Moines Water Works makes treatment adjustments after taste complaints

Jason Clayworth

The Des Moines River during a 2010 cold snap. Photo: Steve Pope/Getty Images

DSM Water Works has received multiple calls about a taste problem, CEO Ted Corrigan told Axios on Monday.

The state of play: The issue was detected early last week and treatment adjustments were made, which should make it fade in a few days, Corrigan added.

What's happening: The city's water comes from the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers and its quality changes constantly.

Treating for taste and odor in the water is challenging. Changes are made in the treatment process as issues are detected.
"Turning river water into drinking water through this range of dynamic changes is both an art and a science," according to Corrigan.

Don't worry: The water is safe to drink and has met all state and federal regulations.

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