Sulfur water
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Sulfur water is a condition where the running water contains a high amount of hydrogen sulfide gas that escapes into the air when the plumbing line is opened, giving a distinct "rotten egg" smell.
[edit] Treatment
Treatment for sulfur water is turning up the temperature setting on the water heater to over 140°F and running it for several hours, letting others know you have scalding water running in your pipes, and then flushing the water heater clean. The heat is supposed to kill the bacteria. One should also get a good water filter to remove all mineral and chemical impurities at the tap. Also, one should contact his or her local water treatment facility.
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