Hydrogen sulfide in water – Hopkinton, Mass.

by | Jun 27, 2017 | Rotten Egg Smell

HYDROGEN SULFIDE / ROTTEN EGG SMELL Hydrogen sulfide and sulfate-reducing bacteria are two forms of sulfur most commonly found in private well drinking water supplies. Both forms are nuisances that usually do not pose a health risk at the concentrations found in...

Rotten egg smell in water – Hopkinton, Mass.

by | Mar 6, 2017 | Rotten Egg Smell

CAUSES OF ROTTEN EGG SMELL The most prevalent cause of rotten egg smell in water in Hopkinton and this region is hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless gas that can exist naturally in groundwater. Sulfur-reducing bacteria present in groundwater use sulfur...