New Jersey American Water said an active winter weather season has led to an increased use of salt and brine on roads, which washes into drainage systems.

New Jersey American Water says residents may notice a salty taste in their tap water, but there isn't cause for alarm. The company said Saturday that an active winter weather season has led to an increased use of salt and brine on roads,

The water utility said this issue is not unique to just New Jersey American Water, but part of a larger statewide issue.

We have a heads-up to customers of New Jersey American Water. The utility says the salt and brine used on roads and surfaces in the winter weather can wash into nearby waterways and the drinking water.

Have you noticed a salt-like taste in your tap water? For residents in southern New Jersey, a local water company is blaming the use of salt and brine on the roadways and sidewalks during winter storms for a recent change in taste.