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Clear water, hidden contaminants: Permian Basin well owners urged to test water regularly
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Chloe Ryan , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recently hosted a conference to educate the public on this issue and provided free water screening. From Odessa, Texas: Residents in the Permian Basin who rely on well water are being urged to test their water regularly.
From Odessa, Texas: Residents in the Permian Basin who rely on well water are being urged to test their water regularly. Experts warn that clear water can still contain hidden contaminants. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recently hosted a conference to educate the public on this issue and provided free water screening.
The conference highlighted that certain water contaminants cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. Some residents are already dealing with well water issues, including high salinity levels.
Further details on the conference and water testing are available from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
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Category: business Published: August 6, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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