Sulfur & Odor Treatment
Treatment for rotten-egg, musty and other persistent water odors, most common on wells.
In short
Sulfur and odor treatment uses oxidation and specialty filtration to address hydrogen sulfide and other compounds responsible for rotten-egg or musty water smells.
The Problem
The problem it addresses
Odor problems are noticed immediately, especially in the shower and at the kitchen tap.
- Rotten-egg smell from hot or cold water
- Musty or earthy odor
- Odor that is worse after the water has been sitting
How odor treatment works
The odor-causing compound is oxidized and then filtered out of the water stream.
- 1Evaluation determines the likely odor source
- 2Oxidation converts the compound into a filterable form
- 3Media filtration captures it
- 4The system backwashes to flush accumulated material
Potential benefits
- ✓Can help reduce persistent water odors
- ✓A noticeably better shower experience
- ✓Better-tasting drinking water
Results depend on your water conditions and the system selected.
Who may need it
- Well water households with sulfur odor
- Any home with a recurring water smell
Installation
Installed on the main line, generally ahead of other treatment stages.
Maintenance considerations
Media service and, in some configurations, replenishment of an oxidizing agent.
FAQs
Sulfur & Odor Treatment questions
Related
Related services
Well Water Treatment Systems
Treatment built around the specific characteristics of a private well supply.
Carbon Filtration Systems
Carbon media that targets chlorine taste, odor and a range of taste-affecting compounds.
Water Testing & Analysis
Evaluation of your water so equipment recommendations are based on what is actually there.
Let's talk about your water
A free consultation is the fastest way to find out whether sulfur & odor treatment is the right fit for your home.