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How Work Done on Your Well Might Contaminate Your Drinking Water

There are several ways that well water can become contaminated by coliform bacteria without any noticeable change in taste or odor. Contamination of drinking water from private wells can occur without warning, which is why it is essential to periodically monitor well water to detect any potential issues. The United States Environmental Protection Agency recommends … Continue reading How Work Done on Your Well Might Contaminate Your Drinking Water

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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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Hydrogen Peroxide in Well Water How Much to Inject

Using Hydrogen Peroxide in Water: How Much to Inject into Well Water A common question we receive is how much hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) to inject into well water for effective treatment. The answer depends on the specific contaminants present. Iron or Manganese: Inject 1.0 ppm of hydrogen peroxide for each 1.0 ppm of iron or … Continue reading Hydrogen Peroxide in Well Water How Much to Inject

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Podcast Q&A 4: “I have well water with a sulfur smell; what’s the best product to eliminate this for the whole house?”

Hello, welcome to the Clean Water Made Easy Podcast Q&A. My name is Gerry Bulfin. I hope you’re doing well. I’m a WQA-certified Master Water Specialist and Water Treatment Contractor here in Santa Cruz, CA. Every week on our main podcast, we discuss various well water treatment systems and common water problems—like how to eliminate … Continue reading Podcast Q&A 4: “I have well water with a sulfur smell; what’s the best product to eliminate this for the whole house?”

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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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How to Remove Iron, Manganese, and Odor From Well Water

Iron and Manganese The first step to learning how to remove iron, manganese, and odor from well water is to understand a little about where iron comes from, the types of iron found in well water, and the various methods for removing iron. Iron is one of the earth's most plentiful resources, making up … Continue reading How to Remove Iron, Manganese, and Odor From Well Water

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September 5, 2023

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