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.
Hot Water: If you find these odors in your hot water, there are two probable causes: Bacteria may be residing in the water heater. Disinfecting the water heater may eliminate this odor. Instructions on how to do this can be found in the Water Quality FAQ for hardness. The water heater anode may need to be replaced.