How Do You Remove The Rotten Egg Smell From Well Water?
The rotten-egg smell in well water is caused by hydrogen sulfide. This compound is a common contaminant of well water and usually comes from coal deposits. The odor of hydrogen sulfide is normally detectable at much lower concentrations than the toxic level, so this problem is usually a cosmetic rather than a safety problem. You can remove the smell of rotten eggs from your well water with household bleach. Unplug your well pump and remove the cap to your wellhead with a wrench. Gently pull the electrical wiring for the pump out of the well casing, being careful to not disconnect the wiring. This will prevent bleach from corroding the wiring. Buy 2 gallons household bleach. This should be a 5.25 percent solution of sodium hypochlorite that doesn’t contain dyes or perfumes. Pour the bleach into a container that can hold at least 12 gallons and add 10 gallons of water. Mix the solution thoroughly and pour it into the wellhead. Plug your well pump back on. Connect one end of a garden hose
