Think of your water as a quiet friend. Sometimes it gives subtle hints. If you notice a rotten egg smell (that’s hydrogen sulfide), a musty taste, or a funny color (brown, yellow, or cloudy), it might be waving a little flag. But don’t rely on your senses alone—bacteria can be completely invisible.
My own wake-up call came after a heavy spring storm. The water looked perfectly fine, but my toddler developed a mild stomach bug. Our county health department’s advice? “Test it before you blame the water.” So we did.
