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Yes. Odessa’s tap water meets federal and state drinking water standards based on required monitoring and testing. That said, meeting regulatory limits does not mean the water is free of contaminants altogether. Odessa’s water quality report still shows regulated contaminants, disinfection byproducts, and naturally occurring minerals that can affect taste, odor, and scale buildup. Many homeowners choose additional water treatment to reduce these issues and add peace of mind at the tap.

Odessa’s drinking water comes from groundwater sources. The report lists Well #1 and Well #2 as the system’s active water sources.

Yes. Optional monitoring results show hardness (carbonate) at approximately 160 mg/L as calcium carbonate. Water at this level is considered hard and can contribute to scale buildup on plumbing, fixtures, water heaters, and appliances over time.

The regulated contaminants table lists arsenic, barium, and nitrate-nitrite as detected during the reporting period.

Arsenic was reported at 1.29 ppb. This level is below the federal maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 ppb, but arsenic is still a contaminant many homeowners prefer to reduce further with filtration.

Barium was reported at 0.0386 ppm, which is below the federal MCL of 2 ppm.

Nitrate-nitrite was reported at 0.038 ppm, well below the federal MCL of 10 ppm.

Yes. The report lists total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) with a highest locational running annual average (LRAA) of 50 ppb. Haloacetic acids (HAA5) were also reported, with highest LRAA values of 15 ppb and 14 ppb depending on the sample location. These compounds form when disinfectants react with organic matter in the water.

Lead was reported at 0 ppb in the Lead & Copper table, with 0 sites exceeding the action level during the monitoring period shown.

Copper results show 0 sites over the action level. The 90th percentile copper value was reported as less than 0.00776 ppm, with a range shown from 0 to 0.0142 ppm.

Yes. The microbiological results note that one total coliform (TCR) sample tested positive during the month of May.

Optional monitoring results list several secondary characteristics that influence water behavior, including total dissolved solids (255 mg/L), chloride (29.3 mg/L), sulfate (53.4 mg/L), sodium (28.4 mg/L), iron (0.0344 mg/L), and a pH of 8.22.

While Odessa’s water meets safety standards, many residents choose treatment to address hardness, scale buildup, taste concerns, or disinfection byproducts. A water softener can help reduce mineral scale, while filtration systems can improve drinking water taste and overall quality.

You can access the most recent Odessa Tap Water Quality Report here.