Plumbing question: sulfur smell in all sinks and showers of house?

Plumbing question: sulfur smell in all sinks and showers of house?
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My plumber wants to know if you’re on well water and says to try running lots of water because it sounds like there is water sitting stagnant in the pipes.
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