St. Albert residents report foul odour after flooding rots shoreline
City officials say decaying vegetation along flood-affected shorelines is behind a wave of complaints about a strong smell across St. Albert.
St. Albert residents noticed a persistent foul odour around the city on Monday, prompting complaints and questions about the source of the smell.
City officials said the stench stems from recent flooding, which left shoreline vegetation and organic material sitting in water and beginning to rot. As the material decomposes, it releases the smell that has been noticeable in parts of the city.
The city has not indicated when the odour is expected to clear, though such smells typically fade once floodwaters recede and the decaying material dries out or is cleared away.
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