Water Supply Safe After Cleves Styrene Leak

Residents in Houston and Odessa, Texas, are experiencing unusual tastes and odors in their drinking water, but officials have assured them that the water remains safe. In Houston, compounds geosmin and MIB, which are not toxic and can cause musty tastes, were detected, prompting Public Works to recommend using lemon or carbon filters to improve taste. Meanwhile, Odessa's water supply has a smell due to a change in the inflow line from the Colorado River Municipal Water District, yet the city maintains the water's safety. Additionally, the evacuation order in Cleves, Ohio, due to a styrene leak has been lifted, with officials confirming that local water systems remain unaffected and air quality is satisfactory. Experts have stated that the styrene released poses minimal risk to health, as it evaporates quickly and is unlikely to contaminate drinking water sources. Residents are encouraged to reach out to local health departments if they have concerns regarding water quality or health symptoms.