Residents of Regina and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, have been experiencing a musty smell and taste in their water due to an annual algae bloom in Buffalo Pound Lake, the source of their drinking water. The City of Regina assures residents that the water is safe to drink, despite the odour, and is implementing measures to address the issue. A $325.6-million upgrade to the treatment plant, including new carbon filters, will provide year-round smell and taste control.