Lincolnites may be noticing uncommon tastes or odors similar to musty water or chlorine in the city’s water supply. City officials said Monday that the water is safe to drink despite the uncommon tastes and odors.

Corrective measures have been taken to resolve this issue, and noticeable changes have already been detected at the Ashland Treatment Plant. However, it may take several days before customers notice their tap water has been restored to normal.

All water provided to Lincoln residents has and continues to meet all safety and regulatory requirements.

The taste and odor changes have been attributed to recent snowstorms, which have resulted in increased flows and ice jamming on the Platte River. Though wells are the source of the city’s water supply, these events have stirred the sediment on the river bottom, creating the need to add more chlorine at the Ashland Treatment Plant.