Residents in Drumheller may have noticed a change in the look and smell of their water.
"We want to assure residents that our water is safe to drink and fully meets the guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality and municipal waterworks standards set by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas," said a news release from the Town of Drumheller.
According to the town, workers are looking into the causes by testing raw and treated water.
"These tests aim to identify potential factors contributing to the unusual appearance and odour and to inform possible treatment solutions."
The town told StrathmoreNow that the community gets its surface water from the Red Deer River.
"Variations in flow and the broader impacts of a changing environment can affect the composition of the raw water entering the treatment plant. To manage these variations, the town utilizes four raw water reservoirs on the north side of the river," added the town.
"These reservoirs help regulate demand and provide limited pre-treatment before the water enters the treatment facility."
Staff with the organization mentioned that the treatment plant makes use of filtration, suspended solids removal, ultraviolet treatment, and chlorination to keep up water quality.
"Additionally, the town conducts weekly bacteriological testing throughout the piped water areas of Drumheller to monitor for indicator organisms. These samples are sent to a provincial lab for analysis, and we are pleased to report that all tests to date have been passed," wrote the town.
Residents can also visit the water treatment plant for a tour by calling the town's utilities department at 403-823-1330.
Staff will also be able to answer questions at the Public Information Open House on Wednesday, Mar. 5 at the Badlands Community Facility.