Sulfur & Odor

If tap water smells like sulfur, the odor is often described as rotten eggs, decaying organic matter, or swamp water. In private well systems, the most common cause is hydrogen sulfide gas, but the smell can also come from bacteria in plumbing, the water heater, a drain, or a source-water change. The odor is unpleasant, … Read more

A rotten egg smell in water is usually caused by hydrogen sulfide gas. It can occur naturally in private well water, develop in plumbing, or be produced by bacteria in a water heater. Although the odor is unpleasant, it does not by itself identify the source or prove whether the water is safe to drink. … Read more