This pink color comes from millions of halobacterium that live in the lake and transmit the pigments in their cells through the water. Since the Great Salt Lake has no outlet, salt brought into ...

The city of Fort Smith says there is no need to be alarmed if you see a slight pink or purple tint to your water.

This is because they contain red algae which give the water the unusual colour. When it rains, fresh nutrients get washed into the lake and trigger the growth of the more algae, making the pink ...