Wellington Water says the changes may have been caused by drier weather. Photo: Wellington Water
Wellington Water says it is getting reports of a change in water taste and odour across Wellington City.
It said it may have been caused by drier weather, and the organic compounds causing the change in taste and smell were "harmless".
"We're not expecting the issue to remain for long," it said in a post on Facebook.
"We are constantly sampling water at all intake source points, the treatment plant and through the network to ensure there are no issues beyond taste and smell.
"Customers are advised that if their water is tasting or smelling earthy but shows no discolouration, it can be cooled in a jug for 30 minutes in the fridge as this may improve the taste."