Sulphur Odor

Have a house with a well with a recurring sulphur odor every 2 to 3 months. Only the hot side smells. Draining the hot water heater seems to help, but it always returns. Anyone familiar with this problem and its solution?

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  • jimandlacy13th August, 2005

    This problem occurs frequently here. Usually a result of a chemical reaction with naturally soft or softened (salted) water and the anode rod in hot water heater. If you have a filter you may need to adjust the salt content. Also, if your hot water heater is older it can be a bacteria build up.

  • rvrnorth13th August, 2005

    There is a water softener, but the water heater is 2 yrs old. makes sense about the build up. Looking for a solution requiring less maintenance than draining the heater. Thanks for the reply.

  • commercialking13th August, 2005

    Ask around to local water softener companies about a filter containing potasium permanganate which oxidizes the water and removes the sulphur smell. About as much maintenance as a water softner-- except the KMG5 comes in a 12 oz bottle rather than 50 lb bags and takes a few ounces to regenerate the filter.

  • rvrnorth13th August, 2005

    Commlking,
    Can always count on you for a good answer. But how does a city boy like you get to know about wells?

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