Water from water heater has a strange odor

First and only time I had that problem was crappy well water from campsite and anode rod that looked like a coral reef or Swiss cheese.
Gave it a good flush and a dose of bleach, ran some through and let it soak then tripple flush.

Drained tank earlier this year. I also replace anode rod. Might try another type.

downtheroad wrote:
Kunk in the water heater tank. When was the last time you drained it and flushed it out?

Pick up one of these:

That should do it.

And you wouldn't have to drain your fresh water tank, just the water heater tank.

Stagnant water in water heater

High iron in water source

Anode rod IF Suburban (Magnesium can react ---swap to aluminum anode rod)

Sulphur water can be caused by a chemical action or by bacteria.

Sanitize water system...including water heater tank

If you have an anode rod made of magnesium it can sometimes react to the minerals in the water you are using giving off a sulfur smell. Your solution will probably work(as well as hydrogen peroxide) but if you continue with the same water supply it will more than likely return. An aluminum/zinc rod may help.

Kunk in the water heater tank. When was the last time you drained it and flushed it out?

Pick up one of these: