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Odessa, TX
CITY OF ODESSA

Is Odessa tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: November 2025
Action Advised
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested November 2025

Can you drink the tap water in Odessa?

Odessa tap water has 4 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including lithium at 3,3× the limit (tested November 2025). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

Recommended for Odessa tap water
Water filter for Odessa tap water: Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
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Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
Contaminants above EPA limits detected in Odessa. Fastest way to reduce exposure.
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The health risk for Odessa

lithium has been detected above EPA limits in this water system's recent tests. A certified filter designed for this contaminant type is strongly recommended.
  • lithium, PFBS above limit.
lithium concentration (µg/L) November 2025
0 µg/L 10 µg/L 50 µg/L
32.900 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
10 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
229% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 10 µg/L | Your water: 32.900 µg/L
Certified Filters for Odessa Tap Water

lithium was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

Water filter recommendation for Odessa tap water: Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
Best for renters or quick setup. No installation needed.
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Water filter recommendation for Odessa tap water: Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System
Under-sink RO system
Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System
8-stage tankless RO system certified to NSF/ANSI 58, reduces 1,000+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, and nitrates.
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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium
Tested: May 2025 · Multiple Plants		 32.900 µg/L 10 µg/L 229% above limit
lithium
Tested: October 2025 · 4020 KERMIT HWY, ODESSA		 29.300 µg/L 10 µg/L 193% above limit
PFBS
Tested: November 2025 · 4020 KERMIT HWY, ODESSA		 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 63% above limit
PFBS
Tested: May 2025 · Multiple Plants		 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 50% above limit
View all tested compounds

4020 KERMIT HWY, ODESSA · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium 29.300 µg/L 10 µg/L 193% above limit
PFBS 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 63% above limit
PFHxS 0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 49% of limit
PFBA 0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.1% of limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Multiple Plants · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium 32.900 µg/L 10 µg/L 229% above limit
PFBS 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 50% above limit
PFHxS 0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 42% of limit
PFBA 0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.1% of limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (lithium: 10 µg/L)
Last tested November 2025
Last page update 2026-03-31

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