Increased levels of naturally occurring organic materials in the Weber River may cause a temporary organic smell or taste in drinking water, according to an August 31 statement from Kaysville.
The increase in organic materials follows recent weather along areas of the Wasatch Back, specifically near the Rocky Canyon fire which burned approximately 16,000 acres near East Canyon Reservoir.
The Weber River serves as the primary source of surface water for the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District (WBWCD) water treatment plants. Kaysville City receives 100% of its drinking water supply from the WBWCD.
Water treatment plants are highly effective at removing organics, but extreme levels in the river can result in more pronounced smells or tastes. Although the water continues to meet all State and Federal safe drinking water standards, City and WBWCD staff are continually sampling and monitoring the water throughout the distribution systems to ensure standards remain met.
City officials stated they will share more information as it becomes available and apologized for any inconvenience regarding the taste and smell of the water.
