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Kings Mountain residents demand action over foul-smelling, undrinkable water

City staff said an increase in “organic matter” at Moss Lake has led to a strong odor and taste in residents’ water. The city said it is working to address the issue. (Rebecca Sitzes/USA TODAY Network)

KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Residents in Kings Mountain are expressing concerns due to the bad smell and taste of their water.

According to the Shelby Star, a petition with more than 100 signatures called for the city to take responsibility.

“The water in Kings Mountain has become undrinkable,” the petition said. “Every time I turn on the tap, I’m greeted with a terrible taste that makes it impossible to enjoy. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience—clean, safe water is a basic human need, and it’s essential for our health and well-being.”

The city said they are working with the Department of Environmental Quality to create a plan to get ahead of the so-called organics in the water that are causing it to be unsafe.


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