Hydrogen Sulfide in Well Water – Groton, Mass.

by | Jun 26, 2017 | Rotten Egg Smell

HYDROGEN SULFIDE / ROTTEN EGG SMELL 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,...

Hydrogen Sulfide in Well Water – Groton, Mass.

by | Jun 19, 2017 | Rotten Egg Smell

HYDROGEN SULFIDE / ROTTEN EGG SMELL 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,...

Rotten egg smell in water – Groton, Mass.

by | Mar 9, 2017 | Rotten Egg Smell

WHAT IS CAUSING THE ROTTEN EGG SMELL? The most prevalent cause of rotten egg smell in water in Groton 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...