Yes, taking a shower in water that smells like rotten eggs is generally safe, as the odor is usually caused by harmless hydrogen sulfide gas or sulfur bacteria reacting with your water heater's anode rod rather than toxic chemicals. However, the smell can be extremely unpleasant, and prolonged skin exposure to heavy mineral or bacterial water can occasionally cause minor skin irritation or dryness in sensitive individuals. Verification: Run your shower tap for a few minutes; if the smell persists, flush your water heater tank or replace the magnesium anode rod.
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