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Smelly Water

Sulphur Smell in Well Water

September 15, 2009

Many people complain of a sulphur smell in their well water. There’s something decidedly unpleasant about water that smells like rotten eggs.
We’ve covered some of the ways to determine the source of your smelly water – now, we’re listing some of the common causes of sulfur smelling water:

Decay of organic matter or chemical reactions with [...]

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Sulphur Smell in Water

September 1, 2009

A common complaint about local tap or well water is that it occasionally has a sulphur (or, rotten egg) smell. This is caused by Hydrogen Sulfide gas (H2S) that occurs naturally, and gives water its trademark “rotten egg” smell and taste.

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Winnipeg – Algae Causing Smelly Water

August 20, 2009

Winnipeggers are holding their noses yet again to fend off the distinctive musty smell and taste that often plague the city’s tap water in the summer.

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