 342. Thanks for joining us here on WDEL. The city of Wilmington water may be coming out of the taps with an earthy taste and smell. Wilmington water says algae growth at the city's water source is the reason. The water is still safe to drink. The funky taste may be mitigated by filling a pitcher and refrigerating it overnight. The treatment process removes the algae, which has been developing in source water because of recent weather conditions.