Why does my drinking water taste funny?

The three most common reasons for bad tasting water are:

1. Chlorine that is added to the water that kills germs.
2. Naturally occurring hydrogen sulfide dissolved in groundwater.
3. Algae and fungi in surface water.

Very few of the contaminants that could affect your health can be tasted in your drinking water. You should report any sudden change in taste or smell in your drinking water.