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Removing hydrogen sulphide from water

Description

Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a dissolved gas that gives water a characteristic “rotten egg” taste and odour. It corrodes piping, creates odours in the house and turns water black. Homemakers will notice that it can change sterling silver to black almost instantly. H2S can cause odour problems at a concentration level as low as 0.05 mg/L in well water.

Updated

December 1, 2008

Tags
H2S hydrogen sulfide hydrogen sulphide water management water quality water supply and sanitation water wells

Title and publication information

Type
Fact Sheet
Series Title

Agri-facts

Extent

3 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Agriculture and Rural Development (2008-2015)

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic
Agriculture

Resource Dates

Date Created

1994-01-01

Date Added

2015-12-15T18:20:18.387398

Date Modified

2008-12-01

Date Issued

1994-01-01

Audience information

Identifiers

AGDEX number

716 (D14)

NEOS catalogue key

4332081

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Agriculture and Forestry

Contact Email

duke@gov.ab.ca