Smelly Household Water in Mid & Southeast MI
Why Does My Water Smell 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 water softener 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.
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. 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, however, smelly water can signify sewage contamination or other dangerous bacteria that can cause health problems.
Get Scent-Free Water in Your Home with a Professionally Installed Water Filtration System
If left unchecked, smelly water can lead to future issues with your pipes and plumbing. If the problem with your water is sulfur bacteria or hydrogen sulfide, it could cause corrosion in your pipes, leading to extensive damage and expensive repairs. This corrosion could also cause black specks to appear in your water, staining your glassware, bathtub, sinks, and other surfaces touched by water.
If you’re ready to get rid of the rotten egg smell coming from your tap and prevent future issues, call 1st Choice Water Solutions. We can help you get rid of odors by installing high-quality well water filtration systems or a sulfur water filter. Our filters will eliminate 99% of odor-causing bacteria and contaminants in your water, including chlorine water. We’ll help you set up a FREE, no-obligation water test to determine what filtration systems are right for you, and we’ll get your tap water back to its normal, scent-free self.
