For example, in the water supply.
2007-09-13 15:08:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Elemental sulfur is benign.
The dust is an irritant, but that is all.
In combined soluble forms, it is toxic:
H2S - highly toxic gas (saved from being
dangerous because is smells so bad we can't
tolerate being near a toxic concentration.)
SO2, SO3 - acid anhydrides
(sulfurous and sulfuric acids).
2007-09-13 16:21:03 · answer #1 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For centuries. people have flocked to sulfur rich springs to soak in them for the supposed health benefits. It may smell and taste unpleasant, but it usually is not a health risk even to drink at levels beyond what most people can stand to put in their mouth. If it is bacteria causing the sulfur compounds, that could be a problem of an entirely different sort. However, most sulfur in water comes from the aquifer minerals and the main health issue is more likely to be the chemicals added to remove the smell and taste.
Best bet is to get some samples tested to find out how much of which sulfur compound is your problem. Chlorine (bleach), hydrogen peroxide, aeration, and ozone generators may be possible solutions.
2007-09-13 15:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by Now and Then Comes a Thought 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd doubt it: Your stomach contains sulfuric acid, and a great deal of the smell from... shall we say... digestive processes come directly from sulfur and methane.
In other words, sulfur is a natural part of who you are.
2007-09-13 15:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by writersblock73 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i think it is dangerous.
2007-09-13 15:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by dvjani2003 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋