Daughter had a bathroom sink replaced with a pedestal sink. Only new components added were the two feed lines and the faucets. Started getting a strong sulfur smell coming from both the hot and cold water; never had the smell before putting in the new sink--none of the other sinks, shower, tub or other water sources in the house have this smell. Changed out the feed lines from metal to plastic--smell still there. It's a puzzle-- the only thing left that's new are the new faucets. Has anyone run across something similar to this? Any suggestions? MLD
Water Smell
Mar 07, 2007
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I'm in the water well drilling business, not water treatment, but I do have a little bit of an idea.
There is a mineral present in some ground water sources that when combined with maganese (found in older hot water tanks as the heating elements usually) can cause a sulfur smell.
Now, my theory is that the new sink has a maganesse fitting of some kind in it - thereby reacting with the water coming in from your utility or well.
Again, I do drilling, treatment of minerals is another business altogether - so this is based on prior reading.
Is it just the hot water or cold, or both?
Both--for added info, it is well water. MLD
Might be a good idea to get that water tested, not just for chemicals that are bothersome (but treatable), but for those that never belong in drinking water. Find a lab to do this, not a company that sells water treatment equipment.
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