Sulfur odor

Hydrogen sulfide is a gaseous compound with a very characteristic and obnoxious odor, resembling “Rotten Eggs”. Thepresence of hydrogen sulfide is usually more common to well waters than to surface supplies. In well waters it generally results when the well is located near a “sour gas” oil field. When hydrogen sulfide appears in surface waters, it can usually be traced to bacterial action which is most common in our area.

Hydrogen sulfide dissolves in water and is much more soluble in cold water than in hot water. Because of its objectionable odor, the average person can detect as little as 1.0ppm of hydrogen sulfide in water. If the water is warmed, the odor is even more noticeable. This leads to the common complaint that the odor seems to be worse in the early morning hours when the first sample of water is drawn. After running the water until it gets cold, the odor seems to disappear.

The most objectionable quality of hydrogen sulfide is, naturally, its odor. It also exhibits a corrosive tendency toward most metals used in household plumbing systems. So it is a good idea to treat the sulfur water before it enters your household system.

There are many ways to approach this problem most of them very costly and lots of equipment. Most wells however, can not produce enough pressure to clean these units and end up fowling the media out and ultimately creating higher maintenance costs.

How do we resolve the Odor?

The Sanitizer is a softener and filter all in one. It uses an advanced technology of mixed media and injectors to create its own chlorination during its brining cycle. This ultimately oxidizes the sulfur and kills any unwanted bacteria before the water reaches your household supply.

Advantages:

• Only one piece of equipment vs. multiple units (lower upfront costs)
• Better water pressure in household water
• No added chemicals
• Just add salt
• Absorbs the sulfur to reduce corrosion (fixtures last longer)