Decatur officials cite lake turnover, intake depth as cause of recent bad-tasting water; plant capacity limits noted

Oct 27, 2025

Public Works Director Greg told the City Council workshop on Nov. 3 that recent spikes in complaints about water taste, odor and discoloration are linked to natural lake turnover and the city—s intake location at the bottom of the reservoir.

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Public Works Director Greg told the City Council workshop on Nov. 3 that recent spikes in complaints about water taste, odor and discoloration are linked to natural lake turnover and the city—s intake location at the bottom of the reservoir.

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