My HOT water has sediment and/or odor, what should I do?

Sediment can gather inside your water heater causing your heater to be less efficient and even producing discolored water. If you notice that your cold water is clear and the water from your hot water tap is discolored, you may need to flush your hot water. See Water Essentials-How To Flush Your Hot Water Heater.pdf

Sometimes, an offensive odor can develop in the water stored in your hot water heater. You may describe it as “rotten eggs” and usually you will only notice it in your hot water, not the cold.

This is usually the result of hydrogen sulphide gas that has been dissolved in the water. When heated in your hot water heater, the water can no longer hold the gas in suspension and it will be released through your tap. Chlorination of your water heater is the best place to start when correcting a hydrogen sulphide odor problem. See Water Essentials-Controlling Odors in Your Hot Water Heater.pdf