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Old 07-07-2020, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC View Post
Any idea the reason for the smell? My dear wife thinks I am nuts for getting out around 7 am for my walk of the morning.
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Originally Posted by anothersteve View Post
Steve's link explains where the irrigation water for homes south of 466 comes from -- storm water runoff plus the lower Floridan aquifer. Water from the lower Floridan aquifer has a higher level of hydrogen sulfide, known for having the smell of rotten eggs.