Does Your Water Smell Like Sulfur or Rotten Eggs?

Find out how to fix this problem, quickly–with the help of your friendly Culligan Man

What our clients say

There’s a reason Culligan of Battle Creek & Kalamazoo is the best water treatment company in Battle Creek & Kalamazoo with over 330 4.7-Stars Google Reviews.

Culligan installed a faucet and water filtration system in my office, and it’s been a fantastic addition. The water quality is great, and it’s made it incredibly convenient for both me and my team to have clean, on-demand water throughout the day.The installation process was smooth, efficient, and very clean—no disruption to the workspace at all. Overall, a great experience and a worthwhile upgrade for our office. Thanks Heather!
We had Ryan from the Battle Creek office inspect our water softener. He provided great communication, arrived on time; and he was knowledgeable and friendly. Thanks Ryan!
My favorite parents used Culligan many years ago and I love their services so I trust them!
Great service, good prices, and great people. Always careful with our home during deliveries.
Really awesome taste
It is affordable and made our well water delicious and healthy. The men did all the work very efficiently.
Always frendly and helpful when you need them.
If you have hard water i advise you to contact Culligan bc they are just GOODyou get a FREE water assessment and they are very very professional.will give you quotes right away no red tape and immediate service No more running to the store for water anymore they deliver as cheap as $3.00 per day THANKS Culligan man
Great service and peace of mind that I am drinking much cleaner water.
Two thumbs up, no question ask.
**EDIT**: I’m happy to make this edit as since the course of a day I was called by Heather from their office and she was able to provide the customer service experience I was looking for. She made amends and I’m happy to say she made me change my opinion of the customer service provided. I’m happy to see that the company cares about the customer experience. I retract the statements I made in this review and will be changing my previous rating to a 5 star rating.Quite possibly one of the worst customer service experiences I’ve had. After being referred to the Kalamazoo office from the Allegan office whose salesperson was friendly and helpful to the complete opposite at the Kalamazoo office. This person could not be more bothered to do their job it was comical. Between cutting me off while I was attempting to get more info and not even asking what the reason I was calling about was.
Always great customer service! Delivery driver is the best!
Ryan did a great job explaining everything about well water results and setting me up with a good filtration system. I very appreciate his excellent service! I also appreciate being able to call the Battle Creek office and consistently being answered with positive, friendly office staff!
We bought a house!!! Then, over the next 9 months, we had to replace the water heater, A/C, Heater, blower motor & our water softening system! That was sure a lot to replace in a year! I tried and tried to find anyone who carried, sold, or hoarded parts for our older softener, but I couldn't find anything! The place that installed it was out of business, so we finally called Culligan. Can't even express enough gratitude for their professionalism, and products! They came out, installed the new system, dismantling the older system, took the old one away for us, and then thoroughly cleaned up after themselves! Are you kidding me!? That was awesome! Truly, anytime I call, they send a guy to check it out... And, because we had already spent in the ranges of $15,000 already that year, their lease to purchase option was AWESOME!!!! If you haven't already called, just give em a jingle! From presentation, install, to today... Culligan of Southwestern Michigan blows the competition out of the water!
Culligan and the employees are reliable, friendly, efficient, professional
The Tech was really helpful and very informative. we highly recommend Culligan to our friends
Chris was a fantastic representative. I feel that he went above and beyond in his inspection. He was knowledgeable, personable and a clear communicator, too! I’m so glad that I decided to go with Culligan’s services.Thank you!
Great service!!! Great communication!!!
Had the best service tech today, hands down! Nate was so friendly, kind and shared a couple laughs with me while servicing my softener. Thanks Culligan
They are great to have. They are so nice and the delivery driver is very funny.
Really great customer service! Our installer Trevor was great, even hauled out our old unit. Water is great now!
They promptly responded to my need for service to replace the filters and inspect my equipment. The people there are always great to work with.
The drivers and delivery people are the best. I'm a disabled vet and when it was snow they would actually shovel my walk for me. Thank you very much!!!
I love the delivery option direct to my home. The minimum delivery of 3 bottles per visit is perfect for me, and the service is very reasonably priced. Plus above all else, the water tastes great!
I like Culligan water service to deliver salt and change reverse osmosis filters and blue filters. Thanks
The people at the office are friendly and helpful. The driver that delivers my softener salt is so friendly despite doing a very tough job all day long.
I appreciate the exceptional service and high-quality products that Culligan consistently provides. From the initial consultation to the installation and ongoing maintenance, your team has always exemplified professionalism and expertise.
We have well water and it’s the absolute best tasting water ever! With our reverse osmosis system with Culligan, it helps with taste tremendously. Our water softener also helps with the feel and sediment in our system. Great service every time we need them!
I am very satisfied with Culligan! My water specialist Ryan McGhan is excellent! He scheduled a time that was convenient for us; he is very knowledgeable about the services Culligan provides; and he’s very honest! I decided to get the RO drinking water system and I cannot say enough great things about it. The tech who came and installed it was also excellent! He took care in making sure everything was installed carefully and working properly. Since having the RO system, my family is drinking more water; our food tastes so much better; and it has saved me a great deal of money since I no longer buy bottled water!
Very convenient and reasonably priced
Ryan was very helpful in guiding me through the purchase of an Ro water system. He is very knowledgeable, he seems quite trustworthy and he is a lovely person.
Ryan was awesome. Having never experienced using a water softener system, he did a great job of explaining everything and correctly setting the system for us. Thank you
Ryan Mc was great! Very customer friendly, was prompt, explained the different buying options without pressuring us to make a purchase.
Tevin is the most kind and courteous Delivery Driver! Always Cheerful and Wonderful!
Good water and easy to work with.
Thank you Ryan McGhan for helping us out with our new water softener and RO system.
Your guys are amazing especially the ladies in the office Holly you are the best!!!!!
I had Culligan out to check our water system and test our water! They did a fantastic job! Ryan was awesome to work with! He was very kind and answered all my questions! I would recommend Culligan!
From my initial inquiry, to installation, and subsequent servicing, Culligan representatives have been accommodating and receptive to our household needs. We would highly recommend them to anyone needing water softening equipment. It's nice to find a company that still provides great service to their customers.
The specialist that helped me review my water system, Ryan M, was great. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He clearly explained what I could do to for the system I have, as well as other options in the case I wanted to improve the system. He focused on what I actually needed instead of trying to sell me a whole new system, which I really appreciated. Highly recommend giving them a call.
Ryan was awesome and very helpful!! The whole process was very easy and quick!
Ryan did a Great job. I had another company that couldnt figure out the issue. After 5 visits I changed to Culligan. Ryan figured out issue 1st visit. Everything is working Great!
Great job, very professional
Got to give a shout out to Ryan for his help and the crew who did the installation!...Great job!
Ryan came to our home and was very easy to talk with. He tested our water and explained what Culligan could do for us. The installation was quick and easy! We would recommend them to everyone!
Excellent service and very professional and friendly. Got multiple estimates and this one offered the best price with more options. Thanks Ryan.
Ryan Mcghan was so very nice and helpfull. I was 100% satisfied with his service.
Ryan has been great. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help out. Highly recommended!
Tevin did a great job! Very personable and efficient.
Thankful for the delivery to my door
Love Culligan. Great product. Great service.
Delivery is always on time and convenient.
Great people! Great service! Very fair prices!
Highly recommend. Fast, friendly, efficient
Great company.
Devin and Kelly from Culligan Water of Kalamazoo were both professional and knowledgeable. They also answered all our questions and talked us through the process. We are glad our home’s water is safe and high quality with the purification system.
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Usually, if your water smells like sulfur or rotten eggs, the reason is because your water has high Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) content.

H2S is a gas that is released from the earth and finds its way into groundwater. It’s especially common in well water located near shale, sandstone, coal, peat, or oil.

(Occasionally, a rotten-egg smell in your water could also be caused by a water heater or by sewage pollution in your water. If you’re on city water, the most likely explanation is your water heater.)

A rotten-egg smell in your water may be strongest right after turning the water on, as heat forces the gas out of the water and into the air
H2S dissolves in water to create a weak acid that can corrode metal pipes

Negative Effects of H2S

In addition to potential health risks, having H2S in your water can cause all sorts of annoying problems. H2S in your water can:

  • Cause coffee and tea to be discolored and taste funny
  • Corrode metals (steel, copper, iron, brass), including silverware
  • Cause foods cooked with water to taste “off”
  • Create yellow or black stains in your bathroom and kitchen 

How Do You Fix It?

Here at Culligan, you can find everything you need to get rid of H2S and that sulfur/rotten-egg smell from your water.

The first step we have to take is to test your water, so we can be sure of the real cause of the rotten-egg smell.

Fortunately, here at Culligan we offer this service free. One of our water experts will come to your home to test the water (you can’t send it away to a laboratory because H2S is a gas and could dissipate during transport) and let you know the source of your rotten-egg smell. You’re under no obligation whatsoever. 

Culligan water treatment systems can completely remove the rotten-egg smell from your water

To get in contact with us and schedule your free water test, just fill out this quick form to contact us: