A musty, earthy taste in the water usually comes from organic material or the supply. Here is the Fort Smith guide.
The organic cause
Decaying plant matter in the source water can leave an earthy taste and odor.
The plumbing cause
Biofilm inside the faucet or the aerator can also cause a musty taste.
The fix
Clean the aerators and flush the lines, then retest the taste.
The call
A filtration fix depends on the cause. Call 888-217-3585 and Fort Smith Plumbing Pros will match you with a Fort Smith pro.
Plumbing in Fort Smith: what to know
In Fort Smith, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Sebastian County — from Barling, Van Buren and Greenwood to ZIP codes like 72903, 72901, 72908 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Fort Smith?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Fort Smith Plumbing Pros will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Fort Smith.