Rotten Egg Smell in Water

Culligan of Tampa’s Sulfur water filtration is certified to NSF/ANSI 42 for hydrogen sulfide reduction in Tampa Bay.

Does Your Water Smell Like Sulfur or Rotten Eggs in Tampa Bay?

Usually, if your water smells like sulfur or rotten eggs, the reason is that your water has high Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) content.

H2S is a gas that is released from the earth and finds its way into groundwater. It’s especially common in well water located near shale, sandstone, coal, peat, or oil.

(Occasionally, a rotten-egg smell in your water could also be caused by a water heater or by sewage pollution in your water. If you’re on city water, the most likely explanation is your water heater.)

H2S dissolves in water to create a weak acid that can corrode metal pipes

Negative Effects of H2S

In addition to potential health risks, having H2S in your water can cause all sorts of annoying problems. H2S in your water can:

  • Cause coffee and tea to be discolored and taste funny
  • Corrode metals (steel, copper, iron, brass), including silverware
  • Cause foods cooked with water to taste “off”
  • Create yellow or black stains in your bathroom and kitchen 

There's a Filter Built Specifically For This

There's a Filter Built Specifically For This

Hydrogen sulfide has a dedicated solution. Not a general-purpose carbon filter that helps for a while, but a system that uses aeration to address the gas at the point where water enters your home, certified against a standard written for exactly this.

That means a shower that smells like nothing. Coffee that tastes like coffee. Laundry without black specks. Water you can offer a guest without explaining.

Aquasential® Sulfur Water Filter

Tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the effective reduction of hydrogen sulfide up to 500 gallons, plus NSF/ANSI 372. Indoor systems are also certified to CSA B483.1.

Aquasential® Iron Water Filter

If you have orange stains as well as the smell, this one covers both. Certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for iron reduction, and it’s a two-in-one system addressing both iron and hydrogen sulfide. 

What our customers say

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I have an issue with my water pressure at home that is due to problems with my water softener. Taylor was the customer service representative that handled my call. Taylor was wonderful to work with, extremely respectful, responsive and customer oriented. Taylor was able to scheduled a return visit to have my system checked. I was pleasantly impressed by Taylor willingness to assist and find a prompt solution to my system problems. Kudos to Taylor
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If you’re looking for a whole-home water filtration system, water softener, or reverse osmosis system, look no further than Culligan. I had an absolutely impeccable experience from beginning to end. Courtney came to our house right on time and was incredible. I had about a million questions, and she patiently walked me through every single one. She did a very thorough test of our water and actually showed me just how hard it was, which confirmed what I already suspected from dealing with dry skin, dry hair, and even recurring UTIs with our dogs. The entire process was incredibly informative without ever feeling rushed or pushy. Jeremy handled our installation and was just as fantastic. He showed up right on time, was extremely thorough, worked quickly, explained everything clearly, and left everything looking great. And the difference in our water has been night and day. The water tastes incredibly clean and fresh. I genuinely feel more hydrated drinking it. My skin already feels noticeably softer, and even our dogs seem healthier. Beyond that, there’s just a huge sense of relief knowing the water we’re drinking, cooking with, showering in, and giving to our pets is clean and properly treated. I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From Courtney taking the time to educate us to Jeremy making the installation seamless, Culligan absolutely exceeded my expectations. Worth every penny. I would recommend them without hesitation.
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