What is Causing My Smelly Water?

 

And How Do I Fix It?

Rotten egg smell in your drinking water is usually one of two culprits: Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) or Sulfates

 

H2S is a mineral released from the earth that finds its way into groundwater.

Sulfates are sulfur-containing compounds found in nature that bacteria can turn into H2S.

H2S in gas form is quite dangerous, however, when dissolved in water it is less so, but it still poses health risks. 

So how does it get in your water? It is often there naturally. If you are on city water, an attempt has been made to reduce it to “not unhealthy” levels. 

If you are on well water, it’s especially common in wells located near shale, sandstone, coal, peat, or oil, like those in the Oklahoma City areas of Oklahoma.

Occasionally, a rotten-egg smell in your water could also be associated with sewage contamination or with  bacteria in your water heater…

The most important thing to note is that it is ALWAYS worthwhile to get your water tested if you have smelly water. H2S in higher concentrations poses immediate risks including nausea, vomiting, and potentially serious health effects in the long term.

Danger H2S sign

So how do you fix water that smells like sulfur?

 

The first step is to figure out what is actually causing the smell. That usually involves a water test.

Next, once you know the cause, then you can move on to removing the contaminants, which, with H2S, isn’t usually as simple as adding in a filter.

This is where it becomes useful to have professional help. For Oklahoma City & Surrounding Areas, Moore Water & Air of OKC will do free water testing to determine the source of the smell.

With those test results, we can tell you exactly what you’ll need to fix the problem. We have plenty of experience with the local water and we know what works.

After that, there’s no obligation to purchase equipment from us. Our goal is to provide you the information you need to make the best decision for your family. 

To find out what’s in your water with Free Water Testing,

Call us at (405) 591-3408

Or, fill out the form below and we’ll get right back to you:

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

4.8
Based on 679 reviews
Tiffany McSperitt
Tiffany McSperitt
16:57 29 Nov 23
Manuel was friendly and efficient
Tyler Mills
Tyler Mills
15:10 29 Nov 23
Manuel was courteous, very efficient, and made clear what maintenance/cleaning he completed. He made sure to explain everything and followed up with any questions I had. Manuel is an excellent representative of Moore Water Treatment!
Alyson Tuley
Alyson Tuley
18:48 24 Nov 23
Manuel came to our house this afternoon to change our drinking system filters. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. He was great, and we have nothing but good things to say about him!!
Megan Drannon
Megan Drannon
17:38 24 Nov 23
We needed someone to come out and look at our water system. Manuel came and fixed it and explained it to me in a way I could understand. He was kind and answered all my questions.
nikki Craig
nikki Craig
21:26 22 Nov 23
Manual was great and very helpful on our service call.
Rita Jencks
Rita Jencks
20:02 22 Nov 23
Quick install date after purchase. Matt and Jayston were efficient and got everything installed. Tried to answer all my questions. update: Just had my filters changed out by Manuel after almost a year of having the service. Corrected some issues with the system that I wasn’t aware of. Manuel did a great job. I really appreciate the time he spent.
mrflip21
mrflip21
00:27 22 Nov 23
Manuel was great.
Aaron Scott
Aaron Scott
23:23 21 Nov 23
Manuel was quick and did a great job
Rylan Kean
Rylan Kean
20:32 17 Nov 23
Allison Lowrey
Allison Lowrey
16:46 17 Nov 23
Great services very quick and easy Manuel was great!
Lee Walker
Lee Walker
15:28 17 Nov 23
Manuel was absolutely wonderful. He explained everything very well. Now I understand the system better.
Ashley Boyett
Ashley Boyett
20:23 16 Nov 23
Manuel is very knowledgeable, answered all my questions. He was very quick and efficient!
Cindy Pebley
Cindy Pebley
18:28 16 Nov 23
Manuel
Mark Bryan
Mark Bryan
19:03 14 Nov 23
Manuel was very helpful, informative and professional. Thank you Manuel for taking care of our water system!
Lisa Curl
Lisa Curl
20:18 13 Nov 23
Great customer service by Manuel. Quick and easy. Couldn’t ask for better.
Stacy Arrendell
Stacy Arrendell
19:49 13 Nov 23
Manuel was very friendly and was done very quickly. He answered all my questions with ease. All and all good experience
Amandita Pérez
Amandita Pérez
19:26 13 Nov 23
Had our second yearly service today (3 years since we bought it). All I can say is this system is worth your money. You can see the difference within days of the installation.Shout out to Raul that came today for the filters replacement! Super kind, efficient, and always asking if I had questions whom he didn't hesitate to respond! Keep up the good work!
Shelby Davis
Shelby Davis
21:22 10 Nov 23
Manuel was awesome! Kind man, and replaced everything easily and efficiently!
Kyler Hixson
Kyler Hixson
23:59 09 Nov 23
Thanks to Manuel for a quick filter replacement! And also for recognizing a separate water problem and informing me of how to fix it!
Ronda Mason
Ronda Mason
16:35 09 Nov 23
Next Reviews
js_loader