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.
If the water from the other faucet smells fine, then, more than likely, the bad odor is a result of a dirty garbage disposal or remains in your sinkâs trap. Another common cause for a rotten egg odor from house tap water can be associated with your hot water heater.