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.
Water may smell or taste bad because of a harmless side effect from the environment, or it could be a sign of a more serious issue that requires immediate action. With more than 316 contaminants found in water supplies throughout the U.S., a number of reasons explain why water may have an odd taste or smell.