Stinky Water Back in Long Beach for Awhile

I can always remember the smell of the water that came out of the taps in my Grandmother's home on Santa Fe Avenue in the Gold Star Manor. It was the same smell that was at family friends' homes on Easy Avenue. The smell of rotten eggs  -- hydrogen sulfide.

The smell is back in Long Beach. I asked the Water Department why and here is the official response:

The LBWD's Groundwater Treatment Plant went back into service Wednesday, April 22, 2015 after being out of service for annual maintenance. Some of the local wells that are treated at the groundwater plant have low but detectable levels of hydrogen sulfide, and some customers may have a higher degree of sensitivity to this “rotten egg-like” odor.  Hydrogen sulfide is not harmful. LBWD is working on blending the groundwater with purchased treated water to make it more palatable. This issue should be resolved by May 11, 2015. If a customer has any other questions relating to their water, please contact our Water Quality Lab at 562-570-2482

Glad to read that the hydrogen sulfide isn't harmful...although take a look at the linked article below. Now that I know where the smell is coming from I can stop blaming my dog...

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