Hydrogen Sulfide in water – Middleton, Mass.

Hydrogen sulfide and sulfate-reducing bacteria are two forms of sulfur most commonly found in drinking water supplies. Both forms are nuisances that usually do not pose a health risk at the concentrations found in domestic wells, but can cause major aesthetic problems...

Rotten egg smell in water – Middleton, Mass.

ROTTEN EGG SMELL IN WATER The most prevalent cause of rotten egg smell in water in Middleton and most of New England is hydrogen sulfide, although higher levels of Manganese in water can also give off a similar smell.  Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless gas that can...