Question:

I have just recently purchased a home in Almonte and there is an overpowering sulphur smell when the kitchen taps are turned on, also noteworthy is there is no smell from the upstairs bathrooms taps??? I understand there is a relatively simple solution. Can you please advise?? Thanks

Answer:

Sorry for the delay What if the H2S in the ground water 1. Install an activated carbon filter. Effective for low H2S ( Hydrogen sulphide .. rotten egg smell )usually less than 1 mg/L (1PPM). The gas is trapped inside by the carbon untill the filter is saturated. 2. Install the oxidizing filter , such as " manganess greensand" filter. This option is effective for H2S levels up to 6 mg/L Manganese greensand filter is also used to treat iron problems in the water. Manganese sand is a sand coated with a manganese dioxide. The hydrogen sulphide gas in the water is changed to tiny particles of sulfur as it passes through filter. 3. Install an oxidization- filteration system. This option effective for H2S levels up to and exceeding 6 mg/L. This system utilize a chemical feed pump to inject an oxidizing chemical, such as chlorine, in to the water -supply line prior to a storage or mixing tank. When sufficient contact time is allowed, the oxidizing chemical changes the H2S to sulfur, which is then removed to a particulate filter such as a manganese green sand filter. Excess chlorination can be removed by activated carbon filteration. Dr. Mustafa Mashkopur

Answered By: Mustafa Mashkour

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