Fulton County officials said they have confirmed that the county’s drinking water continues to meet or exceed all safety standards, despite recent changes in taste and smell reported by residents.
The Department of Public Works attributes these changes to the natural seasonal turnover in the Lake Lanier-Chattahoochee River system, which has led to increased levels of 2-Methylisoborneol and Geosmin in the water.
These compounds, while affecting taste and odor, do not pose any health risks…