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Since 2019, Polar Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning has provided sulfur water filters in Monroe, NY. We serve an area where it’s not uncommon to have a rotten egg smell coming from your faucets. It’s off-putting and disconcerting, and we can help you do something about it. Our residential water filters can remove excess sulfur and hydrogen sulfide gas.
Sulfur is a mineral naturally present in water, and it’s common throughout Monroe and the surrounding areas due to the local geography. The mineral itself doesn’t give off a strong odor in its base form. It does in other forms, such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S).
H2S can form naturally in the environment and may be noticeable in your home’s cold and hot water. It can also build up in your water heater due to bacteria. In that case, it will generally only be present in your hot water.
The main reason to remove sulfur from water is that H2S smells and tastes like rotten eggs. That can make drinking water unpleasant and significantly affect cooking and mixing drinks.
Sulfur water is most commonly an issue for properties with wells and other private water systems. Water treatment is the most consistent and reliable way to deal with the problem.
These water filtration systems often have a mechanical prefilter to trap particulates and use activated carbon for adsorption. Residential water filters not only absorb H2S but also many other chemicals and gases. That can include volatile organic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and chloramines.
Polar Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is a local plumbing company serving Monroe.
Our licensed plumbers install all types of whole-home and point-of-use water treatment systems. We offer free estimates and in-person consultations. Our company also stands behind our installations with a written warranty for all workmanship and equipment.
Polar Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is the trusted choice for sulfur water filters in Monroe. Contact us today to explore our residential water filters and other hydrogen sulfide removal options.
Homeowners who experience a rotten egg smell in their water have many questions. Let’s discuss two of the most common.
Sulfur is a mineral that people and pets need in their bodies for a healthy balance. Low levels of sulfur in your water don’t present any health risks for most people. High levels of hydrogen sulfide can lead to gastrointestinal issues. Such problems are most common among infants not accustomed to it.
There’s generally no health risk to showering in sulfuric water. Even if the hydrogen sulfide gas is due to bacteria, that bacteria isn’t harmful. Skin penetration isn’t a concern either. Still, some people can develop dryness and irritation of the skin and hair.