Rotten Egg or Septic Odour

What this symptom may mean

Hydrogen sulphide, sulphur bacteria, anaerobic zones or decaying organic matter may produce odour.

Information and testing priorities

• Test source and distribution water; inspect wells, tanks, sludge and stagnant zones; use qualified gas assessment in confined spaces.

Responsible treatment pathway

• Source correction, cleaning, ventilation, oxidation, oxygenation and filtration may be required in a site-specific sequence.

Urgency

Potentially hazardous in confined or high-gas conditions.

What to send Puroxi

• Complete laboratory report and sampling date
• Source, intended use, volume, flow and photographs
• History of the symptom and existing equipment or treatment
• Required outcome and any applicable health, animal, process or discharge requirements

Important technical notice

Possible causes are not a diagnosis. Do not use this page to declare water safe, prescribe a chemical dose or delay emergency, health, veterinary or regulatory action. Testing and site-specific review are required.