Why Would Well Water Smell Like Vinegar?
Well water when left by itself for a long time can lead to the creation of hydrogen sulfide that can smell like vinegar or rotten eggs. Hydrogen sulfide is a gas that thrives on decay of plants and other organic matter. It is commonly formed in groundwater that is exposed to low concentrations of oxygen and pH.Hydrogen Sulfide Effect on WaterHydrogen sulfide is not harmful and does not have any side effects to your body when in small concentrations. It can only make well water smell bad and taste bad. However, hydrogen sulfide can cause damage and tarnish to copper and silver items. High concentrations of the gas in drinking water can be both poisonous and flammable and can cause nausea, illness and in extreme cases, death.Altering the SmellYou can remove the vinegar smell of the water by adding chlorine to it. Allowing oxygen in the well water would also help get rid of the smell. The combination of oxygen and hydrogen sulfide makes the water odorless.Chlorination of WaterContinuous c
