Sulfur Removal Systems in Maryland
The rotten egg smell in well water is one of the most unpleasant water quality problems Maryland homeowners face. Precision Plumbing Services diagnoses the source of hydrogen sulfide in your well water and installs the right treatment system to eliminate it.
Hydrogen sulfide — the gas responsible for the rotten egg smell — is common in well water throughout Calvert County, Anne Arundel County, and Charles County. It can come from sulfur bacteria living in the well or water heater, or from naturally occurring sulfur compounds in the aquifer. The source matters because the treatment approach is different.
Sulfur bacteria in the well or water heater can often be addressed with shock chlorination followed by proper filtration. Naturally occurring hydrogen sulfide from the aquifer typically requires an oxidizing filter, aeration system, or chemical injection depending on the concentration.
We test your water first to determine the hydrogen sulfide concentration and identify whether sulfur bacteria is present. This information guides the right treatment recommendation — not a guess.
Hydrogen sulfide at high concentrations is also corrosive to copper pipes and plumbing fixtures. Addressing it protects your plumbing system in addition to improving water quality.
What's Included
- Water testing to identify source and concentration
- Oxidizing filters, aeration, and chemical injection options
- Addresses both sulfur bacteria and naturally occurring H₂S
- Protects copper pipes from sulfide corrosion
- Custom solution based on your specific water chemistry
- Serving all of Southern Maryland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my well water smell like rotten eggs in Maryland?
The rotten egg smell is caused by hydrogen sulfide gas. In Maryland well water, it can come from sulfur bacteria living in the well or water heater, or from naturally occurring sulfur compounds in the aquifer. We test your water to determine the source before recommending treatment.
Why does my water only smell when I run hot water?
If the sulfur smell is only present in hot water, the source is likely sulfur bacteria living in your water heater — not the well itself. The warm, dark environment inside a water heater is ideal for sulfur bacteria growth. Shock chlorination of the water heater and raising the temperature to 140°F can address this.
Can hydrogen sulfide damage my plumbing?
Yes. Hydrogen sulfide is corrosive to copper pipes, brass fittings, and silver. At high concentrations, it can accelerate corrosion of plumbing components. Addressing the source protects your plumbing system in addition to improving water quality.
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