Water Smells Like Rotten Eggs in Pinecrest

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On a well: test, then treat

Pinecrest's well guidance says changes in taste, color or odor warrant testing, though they do not automatically mean a serious problem. Hydrogen sulfide occurs in some Florida groundwater and often comes with iron. Because the Village also notes historical incidents of other contaminants in the area, the right first step for a drinking well with a new odor is a certified lab test, not just an odor filter. Once the lab results are back, treatment for sulfur, such as aeration or oxidizing filtration, is chosen from the numbers. See aeration vs. filtration.

On county water: the water heater

WASD water arrives treated, so an eggy smell from a connected home usually starts inside. Tank heaters have a sacrificial anode rod; in warm, unused water, bacteria can react with it and produce hydrogen sulfide. It shows up after vacations or in a guest suite. Flushing or a different anode, done by a plumber or per the manufacturer, is the fix. A main-line filter will not solve it.

Septic odors

With about 5,088 residential septic parcels in Pinecrest, per a 2018 county study, some sewer-like odors come from a drain field, vent or dry trap rather than from water. If you smell it in the yard or at a floor drain, not in a glass of water, call a plumber or septic professional.

Chlorine weeks are different

The Village's 2026 notice of WASD's chlorine conversion, September 28 to October 11, warned of a slight chlorine taste or smell. That is a pool smell, not eggs; see chloramine filters in Pinecrest.

Get it identified

Jorge checks hot and cold, the well and the sprinklers, and tells you whether you need a lab, a plumber, a well system or nothing. See well water in Pinecrest. Call, text or WhatsApp Jorge at (305) 793-5974.

Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist