A cold glass of water from the tap can be very enjoyable, but if your water comes with a strange smell, it might not be as appealing. Even though odor is the most common complaint that people have about their drinking water, it is not the most dangerous. Most of the harmful water contaminants and water-borne illnesses do in fact not have a smell at all.
But what might be the cause of a bad smell from your water? There could be numerous reasons, but a few common ones are:
- Rotten eggs – most likely this is due to your water having low PH and high iron content. This is a difficult problem to solve, and most likely you will need to consult a professional service to help you.
- Chlorine or Bleach – Your water is likely over-chlorinated, and prolonged exposure to high levels of chlorine can be harmful. You can solve this problem fairly easily by installing an activated coal filter.
- Detergent – This smell could be caused by a seepage from your septic system into your water supply. If that is the case, you need to have a professional look at your system as soon as possible since you could endanger the health of your family.
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