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Lake Michigan’s rising temperatures could be changing the taste of your tap water. Water treatment officials and freshwater scientists say the changes are natural and the water remains safe to drink despite seasonal taste and odor differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Racine County residents have been voicing concerns about changes in their tap water’s taste and smell. After hearing these concerns, TMJ4 reached out to professor Sandra McLellan<\/a> to understand what’s happening and whether there’s cause for worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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