Design & DIY How to deal with sulphur-smelling water at the cottage By Cottage Life Published: August 20, 2016 Updated: February 23, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel If you don’t like the smell of sulphur water, you’re not alone. Luckily, Cottage Life editor Michelle Kelly has some tips to help solve your smelly well water problem. Research and writing by Jackie Davis Related Story Cottage Q&A: Does cold air have a smell? Related Story Cottage Q&A: How to remove black stains from your cedar deck or fence