City of Odessa (TX) Water Quality

City of Odessa is a large public water system in EPA region 06 that provides tap water for the 79760 zip codes. It has 2 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. Some (2 of 8 or 25%) of the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 82.12 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

82.12µg/L
8634 HARVARD AVE.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
46.869 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
2100 CHARLES WALKER RD
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
65.74 µg/L
☠️ Exceeds Reference Level by 5.74 µg/L
5421 HAMMETT DR.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
40.061 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
1802 CODY PL.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
45.421 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
4606 FOUNTAIN LANE
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
47.243 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
1901 W. IH 20
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
2.19 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
CASTLEGAT AND ESTATES DR.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
6.56 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
811 W. 42ND ST.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
82.12 µg/L
☠️ Exceeds Reference Level by 22.12 µg/L

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

8634 HARVARD AVE.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
30.459 µg/L
2100 CHARLES WALKER RD
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
34.74 µg/L
5421 HAMMETT DR.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
26.571 µg/L
1802 CODY PL.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
30.781 µg/L
4606 FOUNTAIN LANE
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
26.883 µg/L
1901 W. IH 20
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
2.58 µg/L
CASTLEGAT AND ESTATES DR.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
7.95 µg/L
811 W. 42ND ST.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
22.86 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

8634 HARVARD AVE.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
63.749 µg/L
2100 CHARLES WALKER RD
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
84.44 µg/L
5421 HAMMETT DR.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
54.861 µg/L
1802 CODY PL.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
62.231 µg/L
4606 FOUNTAIN LANE
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
61.163 µg/L
1901 W. IH 20
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
3.57 µg/L
CASTLEGAT AND ESTATES DR.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
11.91 µg/L
811 W. 42ND ST.
City of Odessa
7/23/2019
67 months ago
94.39 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
6/19/2019
68 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
6/19/2019
68 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 12.3 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
12.3 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
6/19/2019
68 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Odessa showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Sample Tap Finished Water
Multiple Plants
7/23/2019
67 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
City of OdessaSurface Water (SW)
Multiple PlantsSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is City of Odessa tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Odessa last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between June 19th, 2019 and July 23rd, 2019.