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

There’s a reason Culligan of Tampa is the best water treatment company in Tampa Bay with over 3,415 4.7-Stars Google Reviews.

Jaliee was very knowledgeable And polite when he come to my house to do my service call. He found the problem made a work order, and my problem will be taken care of next week. Thank you Jaliee
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Updated Review on October 8, 2026 My previous review of Culligan of Tampa stated they had exceeded my expectations for the past 13 years. Today, Lacy and Rafael proved the Culligan Platinum Care package is worth every penny. Their expertise and customer service ensures my Culligan system will continue to operate flawlessly by replacing a HE board and a new unit cover. Rafael identified the repairs needed and Lacy coordinated getting everything accomplished. All of this made possible at no extra cost because of the Platinum Care package. Great customer service Lacy and Rafael. Thank you!
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Installed a whole house water filtration system. Not even a week later my skin is already softer!
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I called to schedule my annual filter change and I got to work with Taylor, who was excellent in getting everything scheduled and answering all the questions that I had related to our service. A shout out to Taylor, very pleasant, very professional, very enjoyable conversation!
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We recently had the whole home filtration system installed and we couldn’t be happier with the results so far. It’s pretty crazy that I’ve made it this far without knowing what clean water is supposed to feel like. We initially decided to get it installed because we’d heard that it extends the life of appliances and reduces calcification. As first time homebuyers, the investment made sense to hopefully save money on the back end. We did not expect the change to be so drastic though. It’s especially noticeable in the shower — I didn’t realize that my hair and skin could feel this good. If you’re on the fence, get it for the showers alone, everything else is a bonus. Highly recommend this system and this company. Staff is extremely friendly and the install process was very smooth.
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Lacy helped us get our account set up for our new home. She was patient and went above and beyond to explain everything and also provide the manuals and details for the units that came with our home.
Jessica was precise and so very helpful. Sweet and very respectful thank you
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Taylor was very helpful and patient. She was extremely polite. Took care of everything I asked
Taylor was very helpful when I needed to reschedule.
Lacy went above and beyond by taking my concerns seriously and scheduling a technician to come out and evaluate the issue with the water softener. Her attentiveness, reassurance, and willingness to help made a stressful situation much easier. This is what I call great customer service! Thank you, Lacy, for taking the time to listen and make sure my concerns were addressed.
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