Wilmington, Delaware's drinking water has an "earthy" taste and smell due to algal growth, but officials confirm it as safe.

Wilmington, Delaware's drinking water has an "earthy" taste and smell due to algal growth, but officials confirm it is safe for residents to drink. Wilmington Water stated that treatment plants remove algae, and city officials maintain a significant water quality monitoring program to meet federal and state standards. To reduce the taste and odor, Wilmington Water suggests refrigerating water overnight in a pitcher.