Sulfur in water / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

A traditional salt-based water softener with its main resin tank © Ecohome
Drinking water and treatment

Types of Water Softeners for Well Water: a Homeowner's & Pro's Guide

...ing no smell. Over time, the local groundwater can change. A decrease in the water table, for example, can introduce new geologic layers into the well's water source. If these layers contain sulfur-rich materials like shale or sandstone, they can begin to release hydrogen sulfide gas into the water. Sulfur in your wate...