Sulfur Water Filters – Get rid of the Bad Odors

So many people have a problem with drinking water that has a bad odor. There is nothing worse than pouring a nice glass of fresh water that smells like rotten eggs! The bad smell is caused by too much sulfur in the water and unfortunately although the smell is hard to take, the taste can be even worse.  Consequently lots of people are searching for sulfer water filters.

It isn’t hard to get rid of the sulfur and it doesn’t have to be expensive either. There are lots of different types of filtration methods for removing sulfur and which sulfur water filter you use will depend on your personal needs. Below we will discuss why the water smells as well as how to choose the right treatment method.

Why is it Important to use a Sulfur Water Filter?

To answer why it is important to use a sulfur water filter we need to understand what sulfur is and how it affects us.

Sulfates are a combination of sulfur and oxygen. They are naturally occurring minerals that dissolve over time and are released into groundwater. From there they make their way into our homes and water systems and eventually through our facets.

There are not any major health risks to drinking hydrogen sulfide but it does have some negative side effects.

Of course the first thing most people notice is the bad smell and the bitter taste. It is very unappealing.

However what many don't know is that it can also cause some major scale buildup in the water pipes and it can also have a laxative effect on us.

Which Treatment Method will Work Best?

Sulfur can easily be eliminated with a good sulfur water filter through several different methods. Which filtration system you choose will depend on:

• The level of sulfate in the water
• The amount of water that needs to be treated
• The amount of iron and manganese in the water
• If there is bacterial contamination that also needs to be treated

• Distillation – boiling water OR
• Reverse Osmosis – most common sulfur water filter method and very effective

Most popular filters for treating sulfur in small quantities of water are: (please click on the model name to go straight to website for detailed information)

• Aquasana Complete Countertop Filtration System
• Aquasana Complete Under Counter Filtration System
• Crystal Clear 5 Stage Reverse Osmosis Undersink Water Filter System

Best Method for Treating Large Quantities of Water – i.e. whole house systems

• Ion Exchange – most common sulfur water filter method and very effective

Most popular filters for treating sulfur in large quantities of water are: (please click on the model name to go to our review of the product)

• Aquasana Rhino EQ-300 Whole House Water Filter
• Crystal Quest 8 Stage Heavy-Duty Whole House Water Filter

The sulfur can be easily removed with any of the above listed sulfur water filters so you do not have to live with water that smells and tastes like rotten eggs. Even just adding a simple water filtration system for your drinking and cooking water can make a huge difference and can be very affordable. Clean and fresh water can make a big difference for your health and well being.

Our own personal favorite water filtration systems are the Aquasana Under Counter Filtration System and the Aquasana Rhino Whole House Water Filter as we find the quality of them to be very high and their products to be extremely convenient.  Please review the sulfur water filters listed above to find which one works best for you.