Here’s a fun game: is the smell only from the hot water? If yes, your water heater is the culprit. Bacteria love the warm, cozy water heater tank. Try turning up the thermostat to 140°F (60°C) for a few hours to kill the bacteria. But careful—don’t burn your hands! Let it cool down before you shower.
If the smell is only from the cold water, the problem is deeper—likely in the well itself. Or, if you have a whole-house filter, check if it’s old and slimy. Change it every few months. A dirty filter is like a moldy sponge in your faucet. Eww.
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And if the smell comes and goes? That could be seasonal changes in your groundwater. Spring melt or heavy rain can stir up stinky stuff. It’s like the earth clearing its throat after winter. Usually temporary, but still annoying.
