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Taste, Odor & Color Problems

Seattle has some of the finest-tasting, purest-source water in the world. But if your water doesn't come out of the tap good-tasting and clean, there is usually something you can do about it at home.

While most common home water quality concerns do not pose a health risk, you still want your water to taste, look and smell good.

Use the information to the left to learn about which water quality concerns are safety risks, and which ones you can easily treat to improve your water's taste, color and odor.

If you don't see your water quality concern listed here, please call us at (206) 386-1800.