{"id":5663,"date":"2025-04-15T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T07:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miridon.ee\/ebameeldivalt-lohnav-ja-voi-maitsev-vesi\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T18:52:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T15:52:49","slug":"bad-tasting-water","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miridon.ee\/en\/bad-tasting-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Bad tasting or smelling water"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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  • Water with a rotten egg smell<\/li>
  • Water that smells of chlorine<\/li>
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    The smell and taste of water are affected by various substances dissolved in the water, gases and microorganisms. If you notice an unpleasant \u201crotten egg smell,\u201d it most likely points to the presence of gaseous hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide often occurs in groundwater, where sulfur compounds break down under anaerobic conditions.<\/p>

    An unpleasant smell and taste can also be caused by microorganisms living in the water. When water stands for a long time in a well or pipework, microorganisms can start to grow in it, and the foul-smelling substances they release into the water change its properties. An unpleasant smell is not directly harmful to health, but it can make using the water unpleasant. Foul-smelling water may also indicate other contaminants in the water or other water quality problems.<\/p>

    Most hydrogen sulfide removal methods are based on oxidizing gaseous hydrogen sulfide into solid sulfur compounds, which can be filtered out of the water with filter units. In households where water consumption is low and the sulfur concentration is not high, the sulfur content can also be reduced significantly with iron removal filters.<\/p>

    It is important to consult specialists in the field in order to find out the exact cause of the unpleasant smell or taste and to find suitable solutions for improving water quality in your specific situation.<\/p>

    Note: to ensure efficient operation of water treatment equipment and optimal water quality, we recommend following the manufacturer’s instructions for installation, use and maintenance.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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