That stinks, but Florida Poly researchers say water in Winter Haven doesn’t have to

As residents in Winter Haven face a smelly water problem, researchers at nearby Florida Polytechnic University are working to rid the community of its funk.

Jun Kim, an assistant professor of environmental engineering, is leading a two-year research project seeking to eliminate foul smelling water from the city’s water supply, using advanced treatment processes.

The project could lead to solutions for removing harmful “forever chemicals” from water in Winter Haven and beyond.

“We’re working to identify how we can remove the hydrogen sulfide producing the rotten egg smell,” Kim said, adding, no one wants to smell stinky water when showering.

– Janelle Irwin, Florida Politics