Click âDisease of the Week,â find rotavirus, and take the quiz to test your knowledge! Rotavirus is a contagious virus that can cause gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines). Symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, often with vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain.
The incidence of rotten egg odor or black water in hot water lines is due to the reaction of. sulfates and micro-organisms in the water that create Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S). This is a water. chemistry condition, rather than a water heater problem.
The buildup of rain water, dew and other environmental condensation can soak into your hot tub cover, causing the foul smell of mildew. Some hot tub owners assume the smell is coming from the water itself, and after extensive filtering and sanitizing, realize the odor is coming from the cover on top. To keep all aspects of your hot tub experience fresh, follow a few tips on eliminating and preventing mildew.