Water in the Michiana area can certainly be smelly.
Usually, if your water smells like sulfur or rotten eggs, the reason is because your water has high Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) content.H2S is a mineral that is released from the earth and finds its way into groundwater. It’s especially common in well water located near shale, sandstone, coal, peat, or oil.(Occasionally, a rotten-egg smell in your water could also be caused by a water heater or by sewage pollution in your water. If you’re on city water, the most likely explanation is your water heater.)
A rotten-egg smell in your water may be strongest right after turning the water on, as heat forces the gas out of the water and into the air
H2S dissolves in water to create a weak acid that can corrode metal pipes
Negative Effects of H2S
In addition to potential health risks, having H2S in your water can cause all sorts of annoying problems. H2S in your water can:- Cause coffee and tea to be discolored and taste funny
- Corrode metals (steel, copper, iron, brass), including silverware
- Cause foods cooked with water to taste “off”
- Create yellow or black stains in your bathroom and kitchen
How Do You Fix It?
Here at Hawkins Water Tech, you can find everything you need to get rid of H2S and that sulfur/rotten-egg smell from your water.The first step we have to take is to test your water, so we can be sure of the real cause of the rotten-egg smell.Fortunately, here at Hawkins Water Tech we offer this service free. One of our water experts will come to your home to test the water (you can’t send it away to a laboratory because H2S is a gas and could dissipate during transport) and let you know the source of your rotten-egg smell. You’re under no obligation whatsoever.
Hawkins’ water treatment systems can help remove the rotten-egg smell from your water
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Local Customer Reviews
Wow! I can't say enough about the service I received from Hawkins Water. You were right on time with the appointment and quote. Sean was right on time with the call back and scheduling, realizing that the additional plumbing needed a couple of guys.
Arlin and Corbin were right on
Wow! I can't say enough about the service I received from Hawkins Water. You were right on time with the appointment and quote. Sean was right on time with the call back and scheduling, realizing that the additional plumbing needed a couple of guys.
Arlin and Corbin were right on time and were both great guys with fantastic attitudes despite the old houses goofy plumbing.
Please let them know how appreciative I am of their work and attitudes!
Oh, almost forgot, I am very confident that our rusty, hard water problem will be a thing of the past.
I have never dealt with another company as fantastic as HWT. From the first contact, to the calls to set up the install, to the install itself- everything has been A+. I love my water now- which is huge for me. I am thrilled to be a customer of yours
...moreI have never dealt with another company as fantastic as HWT. From the first contact, to the calls to set up the install, to the install itself- everything has been A+. I love my water now- which is huge for me. I am thrilled to be a customer of yours and will do all I can to spread the word.
Thought I would let you know how pleased I was today with my new water
softener installation.
From my sales person Mike Sommer to the installer which I am sorry I don't
know his name, it was a very uplifting experience. Everyone I dealt with was
very nice and professional.
Thought I would let you know how pleased I was today with my new water
softener installation.
From my sales person Mike Sommer to the installer which I am sorry I don't
know his name, it was a very uplifting experience. Everyone I dealt with was
very nice and professional.
Please know that if I hear of anyone in need of a softener I will say the
name Hawkins proudly. Thank you again for the great service.
From working with Curt on making the initial appointment and getting the estimate, to the office person I spoke to when paying, to Shawn being so helpful with scheduling the install, to the gentleman (and I am sorry I did not get his name) [Nate] who did the installation, I
From working with Curt on making the initial appointment and getting the estimate, to the office person I spoke to when paying, to Shawn being so helpful with scheduling the install, to the gentleman (and I am sorry I did not get his name) [Nate] who did the installation, I am truly impressed. Everyone has been so courteous and helpful.
Hopefully I won’t need any assistance other than filling the system with salt but I feel assured that, if something does go wrong, your company will handle the issue just as quickly and efficiently as the installation process has been.
I would recommend you all highly.
We built a new house about 9 years ago and had your company install one of your great water softeners. We also continued to buy all of our salt from you. A couple months ago after I cleaned out the salt tank, we stopped having soft water. I called and
...moreWe built a new house about 9 years ago and had your company install one of your great water softeners. We also continued to buy all of our salt from you. A couple months ago after I cleaned out the salt tank, we stopped having soft water. I called and talked to one of your service guys and was ready to pay for a service call. He told me what to do over the phone and it took care of the problem. I just want to thank you for the great service and a great product.