Residents in North Carolina Town Concerned over Water's Earthy Taste'; Officials Say It's Safe

Residents in North Carolina town concerned over water's earthy taste'; officials say it's safe

KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The tap water in Kings Mountain has a distinctly earthy taste and smell, and residents want the problem fixed. One woman said it tastes like "mud and mold." Randy Deaver won't give water from the sink to his dogs, Coda and Chief. "Looks a little cloudy right there now," Deaver said Tuesday. He says it has a "nasty" taste like there's cleaner in it, and he's concerned. "This morning, I got up to take my sh…

Kings Mountain residents concerned over water's "earthy taste" despite officials saying it's safe to drink

KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The tap water in Kings Mountain has a distinctly earthy taste and smell, and residents want the problem fixed. One woman said it tastes like "mud and mold." Randy Deaver won't give water from the sink to his dogs, Coda and Chief. "Looks a little cloudy right there now," Deaver said Tuesday. He says it has a "nasty" taste like there's cleaner in it, and he's concerned. "This morning, I got up to take my sh…

Kings Mountain residents demand action over foul-smelling, undrinkable water

Residents in Kings Mountain are expressing concerns due to the bad smell and taste of their water.

'Undrinkable': Residents demand action over foul tasting tap water in Kings Mountain

A petition is calling for Kings Mountain officials to do something about the tap water. The city blames "higher organic levels" from Moss Lake.