Lyndon Taylor was born in 1964. Lyndon currently lives in Texarkana . Before that, he lived in El Paso , TX in 2012.
To view the video, please download the latest version of Flash Player. You may also view the transcript. Contaminants are substances that make water unfit for use. Some contaminants can be easily identified by assessing the taste, odor, and turbidity of the water. Most, however, cannot be easily detected and require testing to reveal whether or not water is contaminated.
Water Tastes Bad. Source of Bad Tasting Water: Water can taste bad for many different reasons. Total dissolved solids (TDS) and the presence of metals such as iron, copper, manganese, or zinc can cause a metallic taste. Fluoride may also cause a distinct bad water taste. Chlorine and chloramines, used by water treatment plants, will often give water a strong musty or bleachy smell. Those who live near the ocean may encounter a salty taste, even when using municipal water.