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Utilities plan $565,890 waterline replacement in District 4 after repeated breaks on 1956 cast‑iron main

Odessa City Council · October 14, 2025
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Summary

Utilities staff described a planned replacement of a failing 8‑inch cast‑iron water main installed in 1956 in an alley north of 40 Second Street and Locust Avenue. The job includes 2,300 linear feet of 8‑inch PVC, two added hydrants, 58 service connections and eight valves; the estimate is $565,890 with a 10% contingency ($622,479 total).

The utilities department briefed the council on a planned waterline replacement in District 4 to address repeated breaks on an aging 8‑inch cast‑iron main.

Alex (Utilities) said the line — installed in 1956 — has experienced more than 10 breaks since 2007, with most occurring…

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