Atlanta Water Shortage

11Alive has a brief article explaining some changes to Rome’s water restrictions.  Three days per week, between midnight and 10am, residents can:

• Water their lawns and gardens
• Wash their cars
• Put water in their swimming pools

The state EPD (Environmental Protection Division) approved the changes.

Despite smelling pretty bad for the last week, the water coming out of your faucet is safe to drink.

According this AJC article, the water is a result of “reservoir turnover”.  This is causing sediment and algae to mix with the water, creating the stink.  It apparently happens from time to time, last occuring “three or four years ago”.

In any case, the water is perfectly safe to drink even though the smell might last a bit longer.