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 your tap water has a rotten egg odor it is likely caused by hydrogen sulfide gas. Although in most instances your water will be perfectly safe to drink, a rotten egg smell can be a sign of dangerous water contamination. There are several ways you can locate and remove the problem.