Why does my water sometimes taste or smell funny?
When your water tastes or smells funny, the problem might be in the water or it may not. Odors may actually be coming from your sink drain where bacteria grow on hair, soap, food and other things that get trapped. Gases in the drain that smell get stirred up when water pours into the pipe. Odor can also come from bacteria growing in water heaters—usually ones that have been turned off for a while or have the thermostat set too low.

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1. Why does my water sometimes look dirty or cloudy?
2. Why does my water sometimes taste or smell funny?
3. Why does my water leave spots on my glasses, coffeepot, and showerhead?
4. If my water looks, tastes, or smells funny, is it safe to drink?
5. Can pregnant women drink tap water?
6. How can I find out what’s in my water?