If your Houston well water smells like rotten eggs, you’re dealing with one of the most recognizable (and unpleasant) water issues there is: sulfur.

That smell comes from hydrogen sulfide gas, and while it isn’t usually harmful, it makes using your water extremely frustrating. Sulfur problems are extremely common, well-understood, and entirely fixable with the right system. We can help!

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Why Sulfur Smell Happens in Well Water

The distinct rotten egg odor comes from hydrogen sulfide gas (H₂S), which can form naturally in groundwater or inside your home’s plumbing.

Common causes include:

Natural Groundwater Sources: Sulfate minerals and organic matter deep underground release hydrogen sulfide into well water
Bacteria in Wells: Sulfate-reducing bacteria thrive in oxygen-poor environments and feed on sulfur compounds, producing the gas as waste
Water Heaters: The magnesium anode rod inside a heater can react with sulfur bacteria, generating odor only in hot water taps

In Houston and surrounding areas, private wells are particularly prone to this issue due to warm temperatures and mineral-rich aquifers.

How Sulfur Affects Your Home

Even if the odor is the only obvious symptom, sulfur can quietly create more problems than you might realize:

Smell and Taste: Drinking water or ice can take on a metallic, egg-like taste
Laundry and Plumbing Stains: Sulfur can discolor fixtures and react with metals, leaving black residue
Appliance Damage: Hydrogen sulfide gas is mildly corrosive and shortens the life of metal components in dishwashers and heaters
Bacterial Growth: Sulfur-reducing bacteria can create slimy buildup in pipes and tanks

Over time, untreated sulfur water isn’t just inconvenient, it’s a major maintenance problem.

How to Remove Sulfur from Houston Well Water

The best treatment depends on where the odor originates and how severe it is. Professional testing helps identify whether it’s caused by gas, bacteria, or your water heater.

At Environmental ProTech we don’t give a one size fits all solution because quite simply, it’s not.

After speaking with you and testing your water, we’ll show you the best water treatment solution for your home and family.

Why Environmental ProTech

At Environmental ProTech, we’ve been solving sulfur water issues for Houston families for more than 30 years. We know the difference between sulfur bacteria, hydrogen sulfide gas, and heater-related odors… and we fix them the first time.

When you call us, you get: