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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 480 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 148.5 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: GRANVILLE FAMILY PARK · 232 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 93.6 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 67.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 52 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 33 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: GRANVILLE FAMILY PARK · 232 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 23.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 8.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.08 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: GRANVILLE FAMILY PARK · 232 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.3691 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: GRANVILLE FAMILY PARK · 232 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.36 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: GRANVILLE FAMILY PARK · 232 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OXFORD, CITY OF · 8,972 people · 2028 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oxford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OXFORD, CITY OF | 8,972 |
| GRANVILLE FAMILY PARK | 232 |
Frequently asked questions about Oxford tap water
Is Oxford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 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?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Oxford, North Carolina 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 Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.