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St. Louis County residents complain of strange-tasting water
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Monday, November 29, 2010

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis County residents began reporting on Thanksgiving that their tap water tasted odd, ksdk.com reported.

Missouri American Water said the problem is due to recent heavy rains that caused sediment to wash into the Meramec River, the article stated.

The company has altered its treatment process and is flushing hydrants to fix the problem, according to the story.

A Missouri American Water spokesperson said the water continues to meet all federal and state quality standards.

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