What you can safely check first
A few checks narrow it down.
- Run the cold water for a minute and smell it again; then try the hot side.
- Check whether it's every faucet or just one.
- Read your water utility's annual water quality report.
What might be behind it
More than one thing can cause this, which is why the plumber finds the cause first.
Disinfectant from the utility. Utilities treat water with chlorine or chloramine, which some people can smell and taste.
Something in the home's plumbing or water heater. A smell only on the hot side often points to the water heater rather than the water supply.
How we fix it
We compare fixtures and hot versus cold water, then use a water test to investigate the concern. Whole-home filtration and an under-sink drinking-water system treat different needs. We explain the results before recommending either.
Depending on the cause, the relevant services are water quality test, whole-home water filtration or reverse osmosis drinking water.
Where we fix it
Our plumbing shop is at 910 Cable St in Conroe. We also serve the surrounding towns. Check our plumbing service area and ZIP codesbefore requesting a visit.