What was found in Oxford's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1020 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1010 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 130 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32.7 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 24.755 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.7 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 6.1 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.68 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.6 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 3.538 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.775 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.9605 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.6200 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 31,239 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oxford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD | 31,239 |
Frequently asked questions about Oxford tap water
Is Oxford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Oxford. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Oxford?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Oxford, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Oxford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Oxford include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.