Drinking well water that emits a sulfur or rotten egg smell is generally not recommended until you test and treat the water supply. The odor is usually caused by hydrogen sulfide gas, iron bacteria, or sulfur-reducing bacteria reacting within your well system or water heater. While low levels of hydrogen sulfide are not typically toxic, they impart an extremely unpleasant taste and can indicate bacterial contamination or corroding magnesium anode rods. Verification: Perform a comprehensive water quality test and install an aeration or iron filter system.
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