Public Works

Odessa Public Works includes the following departments - Electric, Streets, Water, and Wastewater.

After-hours utility emergency numbers:

Electric - 816-633-5521

Water - 816-633-4662

Call Before You Dig!

As required by state law, all persons must request that the location of all utilities be marked before digging on any property.

Missouri One-Call

• Missouri state statutes require that all utility locates are requested through Missouri One-Call.
• Contact Missouri One-Call at 1-800-344-7483 (1-800-DIG RITE), or Missouri Public Service Commission.
• 48-hour notice is required, except in the case of emergencies.
• Missouri One-Call will notify the City of Odessa so that electric, water, and sewer lines can be marked.
• All locates are done free of charge and are valid for 10 days.

Utility Service Theft

Theft of service means tampering with or bypassing a meter in order to receive utility service free of charge. The City of Odessa has an aggressive program to stop the theft of electric and/or water services. The theft of utility services is a very serious crime and stopping utility service theft is critical for everyone as the cost impacts not only the City but all of our utility customers.

Tampering with electric service is dangerous! Attempts to bypass or tamper with electric meters or other electric utility facilities can result in serious injuries, electrocution, fire, explosions, and even death. If you suspect that someone is stealing water and/or electricity, please photograph and immediately report it by calling City Hall at 816-230-5577 or the Odessa Police Department at 816-633-7575.

Help Us Serve You Better

Utility Meter Readings

Utility meters are read once a month around the 18th of the month. While some meters are read electronically, physical reads still take place at some locations. There are circumstances that may prevent us from reading your meters such as:

• locked gates
• threatening dogs
• covered or blocked meters
• certain landscaping and structures

Your Responsibility

Maintaining safe and easy access to meters helps us to ensure an accurate reading, which leads to accurate billing. Please remember, that it is your responsibility to grant access to the meter location and to arrange for the safety of city employees while they service your meters.

• If your yard is fenced and you normally keep a gate locked, let the meter reader know how he or she can enter to access your meter. You can contact City Hall with this information.
• Always keep dogs restrained and away from the meter during monthly meter reading visits.
• Do not construct decking or other structures that block access around your meters.
• When you're landscaping, keep your meter in mind and remember that new plants will grow and spread.

If the meter reader can't access your meter, your utility usage will have to be estimated. Any inaccuracies will be adjusted in a later month. If you have any questions or concerns about the access to your meter, please contact City Hall.