It is most common in shales and sandstones. Hydrogen sulfide, if present, will vary by well due to the varying geology and environmental conditions. Hydrogen Sulfide Presence and Impact on Private Water Wells Hydrogen sulfide also can enter surface water through springs, although more likely being consumed in sulfide-oxidizing biofouling, or combined with iron to make black iron sulfides. The magnesium rod used in water heaters for corrosion control can chemically reduce sulfates to hydrogen sulfide, while also attracting anode-loving SRBS, and sewage pollution can be a source (this is often the fermenting process). Hydrogen sulfide crops up in other ways too. SRB can occur in deep or shallow wells, and reside in plumbing systems. As hydrogen sulfide, the sulfide is soluble in water, but easily escapes as a noxious gas. The more common process present in groundwater is sulfate reduction, a form of respiration performed by various sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) that chemically reduces sulfates to sulfide. Sulfur-reducing bacteria produce sulfide in an anaerobic reaction in several ways, including fermentation (part of the “rotting” smell), and as a form of respiration, much as other bacteria and organisms use oxygen. Webcat Icon Created with Sketch.Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless gas that can exist naturally in groundwater. Start Stop Transfer Icon Created with Sketch. 68º Start Stop Transfer Icon Created with Sketch. Smart Energy graphic_2 Created with Sketch. Smart Energy graphic_3 Created with Sketch. Smart Energy graphic_1 Created with Sketch. Smart Energy graphic_4 Created with Sketch. Smart Energy graphic_5 Created with Sketch. pager pager partnerresources icon Created with Sketch. Office Buildings Icon Created with Sketch. multifamilyconstruction multifamilyconstruction Natural Gas Furnace Icon Created with Sketch. Equipment Maintenance Icon Created with Sketch. HTML investorrelations Laundry Icon Created with Sketch. Home Improvements Icon Created with Sketch. Evaluate your home icon Created with Sketch. gasinstallation Gas Water Heater Icon Created with Sketch. gasfireplace Gas Grill Icon Created with Sketch. gasfireplace Gas Fireplace Icon Created with Sketch. gascombinationsystem gascooktop gascooktop Gas Dryer Icon Created with Sketch. financial findacontractor Find a contractor Icon Created with Sketch. efficiencytips 8 Icon Created with Sketch. discounts Education Icon Created with Sketch. Combination System Icon Created with Sketch.

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