Kansas · population 1,036
Lead pipes in Oxford, KS
68 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oxford (population 1,036) gets its water from City of Oxford. That system reported 2 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 539, with 399 more of unknown material.
13% of City of Oxford's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 12%
- Unknown 74%
- Non-lead 13%
Latest lead test for City of Oxford (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Oxford.
Water systems serving Oxford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of OxfordMain system | 2 | 66 | 399 | 13% |
| Sumner Co RWD 6Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Oxford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Oxford's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Winfield962 lead + galv. lines
- Wellington40 lead + galv. lines
- Mulvane2 lead + galv. lines
- Arkansasno lead reported
- Derbyno lead reported
- Rose Hill38 lead + galv. lines
- Haysville10 lead + galv. lines
- Clearwater575 unknown
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Questions
Does Oxford, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Oxford, which serves Oxford, reported 2 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 399 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oxford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oxford in City of Oxford's service area (PWSID KS2019111). Sumner Co RWD 6 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Oxford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Oxford's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Oxford be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Oxford whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.