CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — Residents in Clovis may notice an earthy taste or smell in their water.
The city says it’s due to a naturally occurring compound called geosmin, which is produced by algae and bacteria in the water when temperatures are high.
Geosim can give water a dirt-like taste or smell, and while some individuals may be more sensitive to it, it is not toxic or harmful and poses no health risk…