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Question Submitted by C<\/strong>athy F., Manassas, VA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cathy, your question is one that many homeowners have fairly regularly. Whether it\u2019s washing the dishes, showering or brushing your teeth, if your water smells rotten, this is a huge issue! There are a few questions you have to ask yourself when you encounter an odor you can\u2019t escape:<\/p>\n

What is the source of this odor? Well, it could be a number of things: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Bacteria \u2013 sulfate-reducing bacteria can change natural sulfate and its compounds into hydrogen sulfide gas<\/li>\n
  2. Your Water Heater \u2013 it may be providing a ripe environment for the growth of sulfate-reducing bacteria<\/li>\n
  3. Decomposing organic matter\/chemical reactions of minerals in soil and rock with that of sulfuric minerals<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Not only is this problem nasty, it has the potential to clog your pipes and plumbing fixtures as the sulfide-reducing bacteria generates glop and gunk! The gas that the bacteria produce may also stain plumbing fixtures black and further corrode your pipes!<\/p>\n

    Here is some helpful information as you \u201cplay bloodhound\u201d and determine the origin of that horrific odor:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Water that stinks can put a damper on daily life!<\/p>\n

    Turn on the water from both the hot and cold taps (you may want to do this at a time when your sense of smell is keener from having been away). Perhaps conduct your experiment when you come home from work in the evening, or upon returning from a trip to the grocery store.<\/p>\n

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    1. When you smell the odor from the hot water tap, your water heater may be the problem<\/li>\n
    2. When you smell the odor from both taps, but it disappears after running a while, chances are you have sulfur-reducing bacteria somewhere in your pipes<\/li>\n
    3. When you smell the odor from both taps and you use water softener, the water softener may be the cause due to presence of sulfur-reducing bacteria<\/li>\n
    4. When you smell the odor continually from both taps, your groundwater may have hydrogen sulfide gas<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      To eliminate hydrogen sulfide gas, you may need to have a specific filter that depends on the concentration of the gas. Carbon filters, manganese greensand filters, or an oxidation filtration system may be your solution. In some cases, a chlorine injection system can remedy the issue.\u00a0<\/p>\n

      Contact the professionals <\/a> to help identify and fix the problem for you, and say \u201cSo long!\u201d to smelly, inconsistent water for good!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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