H2S often occurs naturally in ...
Published by Muna Hindiyeh, Associated Professor at German Jordanian University. Senior Water Quality Expert
H2S often occurs naturally in well water, or it can be caused by the presence of sulphate-reducing bacteria in a well or water system. Since bacteria are the most common cause, treatment to control them should be tried first. Shock chlorination is the standard treatment for control of sulphate reducing and iron bacteria in a well.
These bacteria also cause “biofouling” problems in water wells. Biofouling problems are related to the slimy bacterial deposits that build up in water wells. These slime deposits plug the intake areas of water wells, which reduces well capacity, as well as reducing water quality. Badly biofouled wells need to be professionally cleaned by a well driller. Simple shock chlorination by the well owner may not yield satisfactory results.
These bacteria also cause “biofouling” problems in water wells. Biofouling problems are related to the slimy bacterial deposits that build up in water wells. These slime deposits plug the intake areas of water wells, which reduces well capacity, as well as reducing water quality. Badly biofouled wells need to be professionally cleaned by a well driller. Simple shock chlorination by the well owner may not yield satisfactory results.