Early Gift

Every year, the city gives me a birthday present. Right around my birthday the drinking water turns awful. It's actually a little early this year. They say the heat or lack of rain, or something, causes a harmless but foul tasting algae to grow in the water supply. This algae causes the water to taste like dirt. Here's one city's explanation:

WHY DOES MY WATER TASTE/SMELL BAD?
This may take place during the summer months. A combination of low water levels in our reservoirs and high temperatures are excellent conditions for the growth of algae. The algae then creates an oil which permeates the water and creates an almost muddy, musty smell and taste. However, the water is safe to drink. The City of Plano purchases its treated water from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD). According to the NTMWD, they treat the water for algae, but can remove only about 90%. The condition will persist until cooler weather arrives. Again, the water is safe to drink, but may not be very pleasant to taste.

Happy Birthday to me.