How Do You Get Rid Of Sulfur Smell In Water?
Anyone who has ever turned on a water faucet and experienced a rotten-egg smell knows that sulfur odor is extremely unpleasant. The odor is the result of an interaction between sulfur, electrons and bacteria that create a buildup of hydrogen sulfide gas in the water. While not harmful if consumed, the smell will quickly penetrate everything in the building. Eliminating the hydrogen sulfide gas from the water supply can be done at the hot water heater before the water is dispersed through the home’s water pipes. Adjust the thermostat on the water heater and raise it to 160 degrees F. Leave the hot water heating at this temperature for at least eight hours and then lower it back down if desired. Bacteria cannot live at temperatures higher than 140 degrees, so this process will kill them off. Turn off the power supply to the hot water heater at the main breaker box to the home. Twist the water shut-off knob located above or behind the hot water heater clockwise to stop the water flow into
