Keurig Water Reservoir Smells Like Pond Water

try vinegar

Buy the cleaner/descaler that's made for it- follow the instructions exactly (my daughter didn't and ruined her machine). Should be good to go.

At my Wmart, the cleaner/descaler is sold right by the keurigs. Easy to find.

If its anywhere light gets into the reservoir it will grow algae. 15 years and they still havent come up with a light blocking water holder. I guess they make too much off the cleaners.

I use purified bottled water and it will still grow if i dont keep it shaded under upper cabinets.

That's how you know it's seasoned properly.

“Try vinegar” response is where I would start. Use white vinegar.

Solids/minerals in your tap water can precipitate out with use and evaporation. These minerals can leave an odor.

Bleach will kill any bacteria/algae like growth. Vinegar will dissolve the minerals back into solution. Flush throughly.

This is a common issue in water heaters/boilers. Hot water can hold more dissolved minerals in solution, but as it cools it will then precipitate out of solution and build up over time. Using a water softener in the incoming water can elevate that.

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That's how you know it's seasoned properly.

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You're drinking boiled plastic, Keurigs suck regardless. Learn to do a pour over, cheaper and healthier.

I mean it's a Keurig. Can you really tell the difference in the way your coffee tastes?

Run a 1/3 vinegar 2/3 bottled water thru it. Then flush multiple times with bottled water. Once the vinegar smell/taste is gone only use bottled water from then on.

That’s exactly why we have one that has a 1 cup reservoir.