Tampa FL is known for a problem with "sulfer smell" in the water supply. I have just moved to my 5th location and encountered it for the first time. This house was built in the 60s and has the original pipes. I have read previous posts about Bacteria in the water and wonder if that may be the issue. Is replacing the pipes, or adding a filtration system an option?

Thank you. :confused:

The first thing I would do is to have the water tested. See exactly what is in your water.

We deal with the sulfer smell/taste here in Ohio. It is just the way it is. The water here has a lot of iron in it and I believe that is what causes the smell. (I think)
We do have a water softner that filters out all of that.

Thank you for your reply - I will find out what is in the water. So you know, the water is city water and no problem a half mile away.

Then I would definitely get a water test. Replacing your pipes can get really expensive - so I hope it is something that can be easily fixed.

Greeting from your neighbor in Sarasota,
Are you on a well or city water? If on a well they have aeration systems that will remove the sulfur smell from your water. Let me know, Tom

Thanks neighbor - I am on city water.

Thanks neighbor - I am on city water.

Back in the 60's I worked all over Tampa and never ran into sulfur water. This sounds like you have bacteria in your house pipes and all faucets. This means flushing out all mains, branches and faucets with a disinfect. Not a easy job. This may be of interest to you. http://www.tampagov.net/dept_water/information_resources/treating_tampas_water.asp Good luck, Tom

Tom -

Thank you for sharing you knowledge with us all. I now live in Town & Country and had thought that there was a problem with Tampa water, but you have helped me understand that is not the problem in Tampa. I guess that I have been living in bacteria free places until now. Since I have experienced the affect of bacteria - I am glad there is a way to correct the situation.

Once again - Thank you!:)