by nmarowitz | Jun 22, 2017 | Rotten Egg Smell
HYDROGEN SULFIDE IN YOUR PRIVATE WELL 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,...
by nmarowitz | Mar 6, 2017 | Rotten Egg Smell
WHAT CAUSES THAT ROTTEN EGG SMELL The most prevalent cause of rotten egg smell in water in 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 as an...