To avoid the possibility of such an ineffective situation, we provide a Rough Order-of-Magnitude (ROM) Estimate of costs and time when Requirements are not specified in the early stages of the project. The ROM Estimate is based on Vision document that includes a list of Features. Parameter.
Continued on next page. If your water smells like rotten eggs, it may. be contaminated with hydrogen sulfide (H 2S). Though H 2 S contamination at the concentrations. found in domestic drinking water supplies usually. does not pose a health risk, it is still a nuisance. and gives water a rotten egg smell and taste.
Determining Location. If you only smell rotten eggs when the hot water is on, the problem is probably coming from the hot water heater. If thereâs a strong smell when both the hot and cold water are first turned on but it goes away or lessens with time, you probably have sulfate-reducing bacteria in your well.hares & Saves. Save. Well water that smells like rotten eggs contains hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S). It is not a health hazard, but it can corrode plumbing metals, tarnish copper and silverware, stain laundry, affect how well water softeners work and change the appearance and taste of coffee, tea, and cooked foods.