Cloudy and Smelly: Ione Residents Unhappy With Tap Water, But Agency Says It's Safe

Residents in Ione, California, are up in arms over their cloudy and smelly tap water. They claim it's undrinkable, with some even going so far as to say they wouldn't feed it to their worst enemy.

Brandon, a local resident, described the water as 'really nasty.' Bobbi White, another resident, said the water gets 'really cloudy' when she runs it to wash dishes.

But the Amador Water Agency insists that the problem is simply due to naturally occurring algae in the Ione Reservoir.

According to the agency, the algae create a strong earthy odor that may be unpleasant but is not harmful to people or animals.

Despite the agency's assurances, some residents are unconvinced and have stopped drinking the tap water altogether.

Melanie Mellberg, another resident, expressed concern about the issue and how it came to be a problem in the first place.

The city leaders have urged residents not to panic and are working with the Amador Water Agency to resolve the issue.

The Amador Water Agency has issued a statement saying it has taken several steps to address the issue, including closely monitoring the reservoir, adjusting treatment plant operations, and flushing distribution lines in Ione neighborhoods.