Funny Water Smells Explained by Our Kanata Plumbers
There are several reasons why the water from your faucets stinks. In fact, there are many different kinds of water smells and reasons behind them, and Kanata is no exception. Every kind of odour has a different cause and a different solution. Our expert Kanata plumbers have put together the most common odours and their causes. Some of these odours can be handled easily while others would require professional assistance. Consider the following:
Rotten Eggs, Sewage, or Decayed Water Smell
This is generally an indication that there is bacteria activity. Bacteria are present in the drain. Bacteria can thrive in drains as organic material can stick to the inner walls of the drain and decay. If it’s been a while since you’ve hired a Kanata drain cleaner, give us a call!
However, if the water does stink, the bacteria are present in the water. You need to check whether both the hot and cold water stink. If the hot water stinks, bacteria are present in the water heater. This can be because of the hot water being unused for a long period of time and stagnating inside the tank. It can also be due to the magnesium rod inside the water heater. You can address this by draining the hot water completely or changing the magnesium rod.
Bleach or Chemical Smell
Public water in Kanata is treated with chlorine to eliminate bacteria. The smell of chlorine is usually eliminated after the water is exposed to air for a few minutes. However, sometimes, the chlorinated water interacts with some of the organic build-up in the pipes and that causes the odour in the water. Your only solution here is to let the water run for a few minutes before using it. You can also contact the water supplier and inform them about the problem.
Musty, Grassy, Moldy, or Fishy Smell
This is a sure shot indication that there’s some form of decaying matter in the pipes. You first need to check whether the odour is coming from the drain plumbing or from the water in the faucets. If the odour is from the faucets, there’s a high chance that the water supplier (The city of Ottawa) hasn’t added sufficient amount of chlorine in the water. You can contact them and inform them about the odour and they’ll address the problem.
Smells Only When Using Hot Water
If you’re noticing smells when you use hot water and no other water, you may have some bacteria developing in your water heater.
We’d strongly recommend calling your favourite local water heater technicians, and scheduling a water heater inspection to ensure that everything is working right and adjusted correctly.
