Sulfur water

So my question is has anyone use sulfur water before that eggs smelling water, will it make buds smell bad or taste bad if used close to end? Here is my problem I run well water through a charcoal filter from well but didn't replace it so my water smells like sulfur but it also get ran through reverse osmosis as well, so the water is like 2 ppm but has smell still, good or bad any thoughts

Nevertell1987 said:

So my question is has anyone use sulfur water before that eggs smelling water, will it make buds smell bad or taste bad if used close to end? Here is my problem I run well water through a charcoal filter from well but didn't replace it so my water smells like sulfur but it also get ran through reverse osmosis as well, so the water is like 2 ppm but has smell still, good or bad any thoughts

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Your RO system is not working. The odor is either sulfates or it is hydrogen sulfide. Are there any plants indoors or outside that grow when watered with it? If so what are they and how do they look? Is this odorous treated water from the water heater? Because those have to be replaced. Flushing and disinfecting is idiotic in most cases.

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/wells/waterquality/hydrosulfide.html

"Are sulfur bacteria or hydrogen sulfide harmful?
In most cases, the rotten egg smell does not relate to the sanitary quality of the water. However, in rare instances the gas may result from sewage or other pollution. It is a good idea to have the well tested for the standard sanitary tests of coliform bacteria and nitrate. Sulfur bacteria are not harmful, but hydrogen sulfide gas in the air can be hazardous at high levels. It is important to take steps to remove the gas from the water, or vent the gas to the atmosphere so that it will not collect in low-lying spaces, such as well pits, basements, or enclosed spaces, such as well houses. Only qualified people who have received special training and use proper safety procedures should enter a well pit or other enclosed space where hydrogen sulfide gas may be present."

"Are there other problems associated with sulfur bacteria or hydrogen sulfide?
Yes. Sulfur bacteria produce a slime and can promote the growth of other bacteria, such as iron bacteria. The slime can clog wells, plumbing, and irrigation systems. Bacterial slime may be white, grey, black, or reddish brown if associated with iron bacteria. Hydrogen sulfide gas in water can cause black stains on silverware and plumbing fixtures. It can also corrode pipes and other metal components of the water distribution system."

Thank for that information but I had water tested and no sulfur was detected and the water guy was confused because he could smell the sulfur, but no sulfur showed up on his test all negative for sulfur, I was thinking it was due to the charcoal filter I have on the well before it hits the house and I don't get black on none of my house fixtures or silver ware maybe a little brown ring around the toilet bowl but that's it so I'm confused the only thing I know that takes the smell away is chlorine and the charcoal, the charcoal only last maybe two months and need to replace or smell come back. Also if there was iron or other bacteria would that show on ppm pen at a higher rate the 2.5 ? So will it effect plant or no?

So, sulfates are a secondary nutrient used by your plants. They can handle pretty high concentrations of sulfate, so it's not likely that your plants would have a sulfate toxicity problem.