The City of Odessa has been responding to complaints of smelly tap water, causing many residents to avoid using sinks and sticking to bottled water. So, what does the city have to say about these allegations, and how can Lubbock residents ensure their water supply is safe to drink?
Bad Water in Odessa?
Over the weekend, Odessa residents called out the bad odor and brown tint coming from their tap water right out of the faucets. Enough complaints piled up that the city itself responded in attempts to calm the chaos.
To answer the big question first, no, the water was not poisoned or somehow rerouted from the sewage line… ew. In fact, when the city conducted purity tests, the levels all came back negative, meaning it met the state’s health and safety standards, according to News West 9.
What most likely caused the coloration and distinct smell was the recent water line maintenance that dislodged calcium, magnesium, and other natural mineral deposits into the water supply…