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Default Sulfur in Tap Water

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Gammagal > wrote:

> Hi Ryan,
>
> I also have sulfur in my water. There are a couple of possibilities:
> your well goes throu coal or there is a volatile sulfur releasing
> bacteria that 'flavors' the water. If this is the case, you can pour
> the water into jugs and allow them to sit overnight or for 24 hours
> (cover with a cotton cloth) to offgas the volatile sulfur. You'll
> know after doing that if it has been released. A solid carbon filter
> will remove the sulfur to make your water drinkable.
>
> Anine Grumbles
> Natural-Winemaking.com


H2S in the water is no problem on the equipment, but I'd worry about
rinsing bottles with it.
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