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City releases water testing reports amid continued concerns over Odessa water odor
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gabriella Meza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The city's water has been tested and results have been published.
Concerns about the smell of water in Odessa have been ongoing. Residents had been seeking information about the safety of their drinking water. In response to these concerns, the city has made some information available.
The city's water has been tested and results have been published. These results indicate that the water is within acceptable limits. For more detailed information, including specific test results, readers can consult the city's reports, which have been made public.
Further details can be found through local news sources.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Concerns about the smell of water in Odessa have been ongoing. Residents had been seeking information about the safety of their drinking water. In response to these concerns, the city has made some…
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