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. 

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I had a wonderful experience with Taylor at Culligan. She called me back after I left a message explaining that the water level in our softener was covering the salt and that our salt was getting low. Our last salt delivery was August 14, 2026, and our next delivery wasn’t scheduled until November. Taylor listened carefully to my concerns and was very polite and helpful. I asked if we could move our November salt delivery up to this month and also have the technician check the water level in the softener when they come out. She took care of everything and scheduled us for the next available appointment, which I really appreciated. Thank you so much, Taylor, for listening, being so helpful, and taking care of our appointment so quickly. Keep up the great work! 😊 Paula Ledford, Lakeland
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