Does the water coming out of your faucet smell like rotten eggs? Have you tried everything, but have yet to find a solution to your problem?
The primary cause of a rotten egg smell is a high level of sulfur bacteria in your home’s plumbing system and water supply. Depending on the cause, it’s possible that the smell will only occur when using the hot water.
Is it a Major Problem?
In addition to the smell, which is enough to make you want to move, the presence of too much hydrogen sulfide can damage plumbing fixtures and cause pipe corrosion.
Despite the smell, it’s still safe to drink the water, bathe in it, and use it to wash your clothes.
How to Eliminate the Odor
It’s one thing to know why your water smells like rotten eggs, but another thing entirely to find a solution. There are many ways to remedy this problem, and it all starts with pinpointing exactly when the smell occurs:
- All Water: when your water smells all the time, hot or cold, the problem may be tied to your well system. Testing your water will give you a clear idea of the level of hydrogen sulfide, sulfur, and sulfide.
- Treated Water: you may find that your untreated water has an odor, but treated water doesn’t. If you come to find that your treated water has the odor as well, it may be related to your water softener.
- Hot Water Only: this typically signifies an issue with your water heater. A water treatment specialist can inspect your water heater for problems and suggest a repair or replacement.
Final Thoughts
If you’re ready to put an end to this odor once and for all, contact a water treatment specialist and then learn more about the many types of water treatment systems you can install. By taking these steps, it won’t be long before your water is cured of its rotten egg smell.
