Smelly Water in Your Mid & Southeast MI Home
Why DoI Have Smelly Water and Why Is That Bad?
A rotten egg smell in water is very unpleasant but all too common – especially if your water is sourced from a well. There can be a few causes for foul-smelling water. If your water only smells bad when you turn on hot water, the problem is likely stemming from your water heater. On the other hand, when the water smells bad coming from both hot and cold taps, the problem is likely with your water softener. If this is the case, the experts at 1st Choice Water Solutions can help you pick out a new solution for your water softener to get rid of the foul smell in your smelly water.
Smelly Water From Your Water Heater or Softener?
Have you found that the water heater and the water softener are not the causes of the smelly water? The most likely problem is sulfur bacteria in the water supply or hydrogen sulfide in the groundwater. The bacteria are anaerobic, meaning they can survive without oxygen. However, the foul-smelling bacteria can be filtered out with the help of water filtration systems. Foul-smelling water is safe to drink most of the time, even though it smells disgusting. In some cases though, smelly water can signify sewage contamination or other dangerous bacteria that can cause health problems.
