A musty, earthy taste in the water usually comes from organic material or the supply. Here is the Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg Plumbing Experts will match you with a Harrisburg pro.
Plumbing in Harrisburg: what to know
In Harrisburg, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Dauphin County — from Lemoyne, Camp Hill and New Cumberland to ZIP codes like 17120, 17102, 17103 — 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 Harrisburg?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Harrisburg Plumbing Experts will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Harrisburg.