Why does my water have a different odor than normal?

Generally, this smell is coming from the drain and not the water. The odor is probably coming from a drain with materials such as food or hair stuck to the walls of the drain pipe. If you have been away for a few days, you may just need to flush out the line by running the water for a couple minutes. To get rid of the odor, you can pour about a half cup of bleach down the drain. You will need to do this at every sink with the odor.

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1. Does my water have fluoride added to it?
2. Why does my water look cloudy / foggy?
3. Is my drinking water safe? Do I need bottled or filtered water for safety?
4. Why does my water have a different odor than normal?
5. Granules and/or other small particles are clogging my faucets and shower heads. What should I do?
6. Is the water safe for my animals?