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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Steve Evans

'Earthy' Canberra water safe to drink, timeline for taste to disappear unclear

The strange taste in water is originating in Bendora Dam. Picture: Icon Water

Tap water in Canberra is completely safe to drink despite the earthy taste detected by some people.

"At the moment, it continues to be safe to drink," Ben Bryant, Icon Water's environment and sustainability manager, said on the ABC Radio Canberra.

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