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    Sep 16, 2012, 03:18 PM
    Stinky Smell
    Ok just like a few others on here. I have smelly water. Either when I turn on the cold or hot water but more so the cold. Since I changed out the hot water tank just a few weeks ago. I have refilled all the water traps and cleaned all drains. It has to be the cold water but other neighbors not complaining of the bad smell, maybe a bateria growing in plumbing. The smell isn't from the drains you can smell it in a cup faintly but when it's running through the faucet it's strong. Any one have any suggestions don't want to call a plumber. I have a water baffle plumbing system with the red and blue water lines. I love this system, great for maintenance. I appreciate any help Thanks JMaple
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    Sep 17, 2012, 05:59 AM
    Are you on a pump or city water? Remove a aerator and see if the water still smells. You say this happened ONLY after you replaced the hot water heater? More details please. Tom
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    Sep 17, 2012, 06:43 AM
    No the water was stinking before I replaced the hot water tank I replaced it due to old and anode was causing hot water to smell. I'm on city water, however other neighbors not complaining of smell. Thanks again
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    Sep 17, 2012, 06:56 AM
    Does this affect all the faucets of just a few? Let me know, Tom
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    Sep 17, 2012, 10:28 AM
    Seems to affect every faucet however I didn't smell it in the faucet we use once twice a week but the ones we use several times a day more so than others.
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    Sep 17, 2012, 10:30 AM
    Also even the bathtub facet when run water strong smell think its because more water which equal more smell?
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