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Odessa Water Credit Delayed | Odessa News
Odessa residents are still waiting on their promised free week of water after the July odor crisis, as city council gets buried in finalizing the 2026-2027 budget, delaying any compensation plan. Though the smell—blamed on a Colorado River water line flush—wasn’t a health risk, it caused major irritation and online backlash. Mayor Hendrick says the city wants to make it right with some kind of credit, but no details have been drafted yet. The council meeting set for August 25th was pushed back as officials prioritize budget and tax rate approvals, leaving water compensation on hold for now…
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