Well Water Problem
Sulfur Smell In Well Water. North Carolina.
That rotten-egg smell when you turn on the tap is hydrogen sulfide gas. It's common in NC wells, it's fixable, and it doesn't have to be permanent — but the right fix depends on where the smell is coming from.
How You'll Know
The signs to look for.
Rotten egg or sulfur smell from one or all taps
Smell strongest on hot water (often a water heater issue)
Black staining on silverware and copper fixtures
Tarnished or discolored plumbing trim
Smell that worsens after the home sits unused for a few days
What It Is
The cause, in plain English.
Hydrogen sulfide forms underground when sulfur-reducing bacteria break down organic material. It dissolves into your well water and gases off the moment it reaches an open tap. If the smell is only on hot water, the source is often a chemical reaction inside your water heater rather than the well itself — a different fix entirely. We figure out which one you have before recommending equipment.
What We Install For It
The right system for the right problem.
For whole-home sulfur, an air-injection oxidation system followed by carbon polishing handles most NC wells we test. For heater-only smell, we may recommend an anode rod swap and skip the whole-house treatment. The test tells us which path is right.
See Well Water TreatmentFrequently Asked
Common questions, honest answers.
Find Out What's In Your Water.
Free in-home water test. We'll show you exactly what's in your water and what — if anything — to do about it.