The California Department of Health requires the District to maintain a certain level of chlorine in the water to ensure that it remains bacteria free. This amount of chlorine is not harmful to people.

You would know it if you had this problem! In some parts of the country, drinking water can contain the chemical hydrogen sulfide, which smells just like rotten eggs. This can occur when water comes into contact with organic matter or with some minerals, such as pyrite. The situation mostly occurs as ground water filters through organic material or rocks.

We have to maintain a trace of chlorine throughout our system, so some places have higher amounts than others.

To be absolutely sure that disinfection is maintained throughout the water mains, small amounts of chlorine are allowed to stay in the water supplied to your tap. This may result in an occasional slight smell of chlorine when you turn your tap on or a slight taste of chlorine in the water. A good, safe way to overcome this smell or taste is to place a covered jug of water in the fridge before drinking - cool water always tastes better, but throw away any unused water after 24 hours.

We may disinfect your water to ensure that it is free of harmful bacteria if there is a history of presence of bacteria or because your water supply has a treatment unit in place. To reduce any chlorine taste or smell, try refrigerating your water before drinking.

The most common cause for this smell could be stagnant water from the hot water heater. In which case, you would need to connect a hose to the water heater and allow it to drain. Another cause might be the plumbing trap under the sink could be too shallow or need to be cleaned.

Each individual responds differently to the smell and taste of drinking water. Some find chlorination in various concentrations renders the water distasteful. To make the water more palatable, expose it to the air for a few hours, or pour it from one clean container to another several times before chilling.

This is common myth in the pool industry. Believe it or not the problem is you do not have enough chlorine, free chlorine, in the water. This occurs when chlorine in the pool is "tied up" with a nitrogen or ammonia compounds to form chloramines, causing the strong odor. The cure for this is to superchlorinate the pool to "free" the chlorine and allow it to start working to sanitize the water.

The best thing to do is place a pitcher of water in your refrigerator. As the temperature of the water goes down, the small amount of chlorine in the water will turn to gas and leave the water. Besides, there is nothing like cold water when you are thirsty.

The most common natural reasons for Florida’s water to smell unpleasant is because of the surrounding environment. With a high organic content, the water may smell "humic" and the presence of sulfur compounds makes the water smell of rotten eggs. Filtration often resolves the problem. Under certain circumstances, the human nose may also identify the presence of contaminants from spills, such as gasoline, or extreme bacteriological activity.

Water may have an undesirable taste or smell if it has been stagnant in household plumbing too long. A 3 X 7 flush should alleviate the taste and odor issues. Should the undesirable properties persist, decide if a particular faucet is at fault. Sometimes point of use equipment, water softeners, water heaters, or in-line filters, can be the cause of strange tastes or smells.

Any one of the following could cause people to notice a slight smell or a taste or a change in the smell or taste of their drinking water:

The water at Dakota Hot Springs is a naturally flowing and is odorless and tasteless. The water does contain calcium, mineral salts, soda, and a trace of sulphur.

No, it means you have too many "chloramines" in the pool. This is chlorine that has already bound up with contaminants in the water and is no longer an effective sanitizer. Shock the pool to remove the chloramines and your odor will go away.

Your water utility regulates the amount of chlorine added to disinfect your drinking water. Sometimes, after hard rainstorms or during high spring runoff, more chlorine may be added to ensure that your water is safe to drink. If you dislike the taste or smell of chlorine, you should consider installing a water filter. OMNI's Whole House filter Model U25 will reduce chlorine in the water entering your home. Any of the OMNI Undersink filters will reduce chlorine in your water at the tap.

The rotten egg smell is caused by hydrogen sulfide (H 2S) gas. Although the smell is unpleasant it is not harmful. Water heater tanks can provide an ideal environment for the production of hydrogen sulfide gas because it is a result of the corrosion of metals, such as the steel in a water heater. Although most water heaters are glass lined to prevent corrosion, it is impossible to prevent cracks from occurring.