Rust & Iron Stains or Rotten Egg Smell In Your Water

Let’s face it, if your home’s water is leaving behind rust stains or smells like rotten eggs it can be unpleasant to do everyday tasks like shower or brush your teeth. Fortunately, your Buffalo & Western New York Culligan Man® is eager to help you tackle even the toughest problem water. With over 75 years of experience in the Buffalo & Western New York, Culligan is your water expert and understands the problems facing your community’s water.

Smelly Water

As water makes its way from its source to your faucets, it can be exposed to a number of contaminants*. These can come from the miles of underground pipes that the water travels through or even the water source itself. No matter what your water has been exposed to, Culligan has the equipment and experience necessary to find a solution that’s perfect for your water. A few of the more common water odor problems are:

• Rotten egg odor can be caused by hydrogen sulfide in the soil near your well
• Musty, earthy or wood smell can be caused by dissolved solids
• Chlorine smell can be caused by municipal additives
• Detergent odor can water that foams can be due to seepage from septic tanks into your ground water well
• Chemical smells and tastes can be due to high iron content or chemicals seeping into your water supply, such as industrial chemicals or pesticides

High Iron Content

If you have red or brown deposits in your sinks or drains then you most likely have a high concentration of iron in you water. An excessive level of iron is a common problem and the second most prominent behind hard water. This means Culligan of Buffalo & Western New York has a wealth of experience in dealing with high iron content water in your region. Watch out for these signs, as they are common indicators of too much iron in your home’s water:

• Reddish or red-brown stains on your laundry, plumbing fixtures and cooking utensils
• Yellow or orange-colored water
• Metallic taste to your water

Remember, the only way to be sure of what’s in your water is to have it tested, and Culligan offers everyone a FREE WATER TEST. We will send your local Culligan Man out to your home to test your water.  Just click here to see more details about our free water test. 

Whether that means ridding your home of water that smells like rotten eggs or removing stain-causing iron from your sinks, Culligan has the tools and experience to take care of your home’s water needs. To be contacted by your Buffalo & Western New York Culligan Man just fill out the form above or pick up the phone and call (716) 542-4500.

*contaminants may not be in your water