If the water in a whirlpool spa hot tub hasn't been changed for a long time, or if the water source itself contains high levels of minerals, organic matter, or trace elements like iron and manganese, it can easily develop an unpleasant odor. Odors are particularly likely to occur under the following conditions:
• Imbalanced pH
• Excessive minerals
• Insufficient disinfectant
            
                2025-10-17