City of Kenora says drinking water safe to consume
Some complaints about the smell and taste of Kenora’s drinking water.
The City of Kenora is assuring residents that the water is still safe to use.
The city says this is a natural seasonal occurrence common to water supplies that use lake or surface water as a source.
Some by-products of algae breaking down is to blame for the odour.
The city says its drinking water still meets or exceeds Ontario drinking water quality standards.
