Oxford
Is Oxford tap water safe to drink?
Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 79/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 8 local systems in Oxford. We found 3922 total violations (84 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Oxford?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Oxford tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Oxford tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Oxford, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 79/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Oxford
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Oxford.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oxford tap water safe to drink?
Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 79/100.
How many water systems serve Oxford?
Oxford is served by 8 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Oxford?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Oxford.
What is the water quality score for Oxford?
The water quality score for Oxford is 79 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 8 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Oxford?
The top contaminants detected in Oxford include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Oxford Water Quality Summary
Oxford, MS receives a water quality score of 79/100 (Grade B) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 8 public water systems serving the area.
Oxford's water quality is near the national average. While most systems meet EPA standards, some violations have been recorded. Residents may wish to review their specific water system's report for contaminant details.
Oxford's score of 79 is 4 points above the Mississippi state average of 75, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
As a mid-size city in the Deep South, Oxford's drinking water sits at a generally reassuring quality tier that should give prospective homebuyers peace of mind. However, because local water is distributed across several different systems, the age and reliability of the infrastructure can vary depending on the specific area of the city. Given the surrounding rural Delta agricultural region and its aging small-system infrastructure, maintaining this reliable quality relies on ongoing local management and system upgrades.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Mississippi water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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Water Systems Serving Oxford (8)
Westover Water Association, Inc
CAnchor Water Association
CHopewell Water Association
BCity Of Oxford
BEast Oxford Water Association
BCampground Water Assn
BUniversity Of Mississippi
ACollege Hill Water Assn
BCheck Your Specific Address
Water quality can vary by neighborhood in Oxford.
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