Some Long Beach residents have experienced unpleasant odors in their tap water, and the Long Beach Water Department is blaming it on hydrogen sulfide.
The LBWD acknowledged the problem in a statement released Monday, which said that some of the local wells treated by the Groundwater Treatment Plant have low levels of hydrogen sulfide because the went back into service just three weeks ago, on April 22.
Although this is causing a “rotten egg-like odor,” the statement assures that hydrogen sulfide is not harmful.
The LBWD plans on undergoing a multi-stage treatment process and testing to “ensure it meets strict government standards,” according to the report.
The LBWD currently oversees about 30 active wells, and the most recent assessment concluded that all active wells are most vulnerable to gas stations, dry cleaners, confirmed leaking underground fuel tanks, airport activities and historic landfills.
According to the statement, the LBWD is working on “blending the groundwater with purchased treated water to make it more palatable,” and the issue should be resolved by Monday.
