Why does my water smell like sulfur and how do I eliminate the problem?

OK, first of all here’s my raw water quality: 350TDS, 1.4ppm Iron, 20 grains hardness, no sulfur. Now, softened water quality: 375TDS, 0ppm Iron, 0 grains hardness, unknown sulfur quantity. Private well. Inline sediment filter installed. Hot water heater is about 140 degrees and anode rod is removed.

Toilet bowls acquire a thin, orangish slime over a period of about 2 weeks. Inside of toilet tanks can sometimes coated with black or dark gray slime. Cold, softened water smells like eggs. Hot water is hard to tell, though may be slightly detectable. No iron stains on fixtures or corrosion.

I’ve shocked chlorinated entire system. Only helped temporarily. Sulfur test done by technician on raw water. I will try for softened water also.

Any ideas and what to do about it? Thanks for any help!

You might need a new anode rod in the water heater, but that would only affect the hot water. You will need to install an iron ox. Looks just like a water softener without the extra salt tank on the side of it.

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2 Responses to “Why does my water smell like sulfur and how do I eliminate the problem?”

monroemechanical on August 2nd, 2009 at 5:17 pm

You might need a new anode rod in the water heater, but that would only affect the hot water. You will need to install an iron ox. Looks just like a water softener without the extra salt tank on the side of it.
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Sweet Dreams on August 2nd, 2009 at 5:45 pm

i would just contact the utility board - whoever you pay for your water and/or electricity bill to.
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