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Eliminate Well Water Odors: Four Reasons Why Hydrogen Peroxide Water Treatment Is Best

You might think chlorine is the solution if you’ve noticed an unpleasant, rotten-eggs odor from your well water. But before you go down this route, take a moment to consider hydrogen peroxide water treatment as an alternative. Water containing hydrogen sulfide gas (“H2S”) has a unique “rotten egg” odor, which is often present in both … Continue reading Eliminate Well Water Odors: Four Reasons Why Hydrogen Peroxide Water Treatment Is Best

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Is Smelly Hot Water Dangerous?

Should You Be Concerned if You Have Smelly Hot Water in Your Home? If you are a homeowner with private well water at your residence, you may assume that water directly from the earth will be pure and crystal clear. This isn’t always the case. Often, this “natural” water may smell or taste bad. When … Continue reading Is Smelly Hot Water Dangerous?

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How to Tell if Odors From Well Water Are Coming from Well or Inside the House

How to Tell if Well Water Odor is Coming from the Well or Inside the House Water containing hydrogen sulfide gas (“H2S”) has a distinctive “rotten egg” odor, which may be especially noticeable when running hot water. Such water can discolor coffee, tea, and other beverages and alter the appearance and taste of cooked foods. … Continue reading How to Tell if Odors From Well Water Are Coming from Well or Inside the House

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13 Water Problems Your Toilet Tank Might Tell You About Your Water

13 Toilet Tank Problems That Might Tell You About Your Water Understanding Toilet Mechanics Toilets are complex systems that rely on a combination of mechanical and hydraulic components to function properly. Understanding how a toilet works can help you diagnose and fix common problems. How a Toilet Works A toilet operates using a blend of … Continue reading 13 Water Problems Your Toilet Tank Might Tell You About Your Water

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Learn about the sources of well water odors and how to prevent them

Water containing hydrogen sulfide gas (“H2S”), has a distinctive “rotten egg” odor, which may be especially noticeable when running hot water. Such water can discolor coffee, tea, and other beverages, and alter the appearance and taste of cooked foods. Hydrogen sulfide (“H2S”) gas is a nuisance that is not usually a health risk at concentrations … Continue reading Learn about the sources of well water odors and how to prevent them

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How To Fix Well Water That Smells Bad? Simple Actions to Take.

Many homeowners contact us to find out how to fix well water that smells bad. Water containing hydrogen sulfide gas (“H2S”), has a distinctive "rotten egg" odor, which may be especially noticeable when running hot water. Such water can discolor coffee, tea, and other beverages, and affect the taste of water. It can also change the taste of cooked foods. Hydrogen sulfide (“H2S”) gas is a nuisance that is not usually a health risk at concentrations normally found in household water.

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Announcing NSF Certification of our Pro-OX Iron & Manganese Filter Media

We're pleased to announce that our new Pro-OX manganese dioxide filter media has been certified by NSF. “What does that mean?” you ask? “The NSF mark is your assurance that the product has been tested by one of the most respected independent certification organizations in existence today for health and safety effects. It is valued … Continue reading Announcing NSF Certification of our Pro-OX Iron & Manganese Filter Media

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Removing Hydrogen Sulfide with a Chlorination System

One reader recently wrote to us wondering why the foul sulfur odor in his water seemed to disappear after shock chlorination, only to reappear about a week later. This a common question with a rather simple answer: Foul odors in water tend to be caused by iron and sulfur bacteria, which expel foul-smelling hydrogen sulfide … Continue reading Removing Hydrogen Sulfide with a Chlorination System

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Compare the Costs of Using Chlorine Vs Hydrogen Peroxide for Well Water Treatment?

Hydrogen peroxide: A very effective well water treatment method for eliminating odors and bacteria and oxidizing iron, manganese, and other contaminants is injecting a small amount of chlorine solution or hydrogen peroxide each time the well pump turns on. Chlorination or peroxide injection combined with a backwashing catalytic carbon filter system is an excellent way … Continue reading Compare the Costs of Using Chlorine Vs Hydrogen Peroxide for Well Water Treatment?

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“My Well is Producing Sand, Rust and Smells of Sulfur!”

A common question we often receive is “My well is producing sand and rust color water. It smells of sulfur. What is the best way to solve this problem!? ” A very effective method to remove iron, manganese, and odor from well water is by using an automatic chlorinator, followed by a Pro-OX iron filter. … Continue reading “My Well is Producing Sand, Rust and Smells of Sulfur!”

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September 5, 2023

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