The City of Cape Town has reassured residents who have detected an "earthy" flavour to their tap water that it remains safe to drink, as the water is compliant with the necessary standards.

The City of Cape Town has reassured residents who have detected an “earthy” flavour to their tap water that it remains safe to drink, as the water is compliant with the necessary standards.

Published on

7 January 2022

The city also emphasised that geosmin poses no threat to human health. It’s a naturally occurring organic compound and is responsible for the earthy taste of beetroot and the scent that occurs in the air when rain falls after a dry spell.

Merentia Van Der Vent

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.