Michigan · population 3,490
Lead pipes in Oxford, MI
57 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oxford (population 3,490) gets its water from Village of Oxford. That system reported 0 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,315, with 69 more of unknown material.
4.3% of Village of Oxford's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.3%
- Unknown 5.2%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Village of Oxford (2023): 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 Village of Oxford.
Water systems serving Oxford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of OxfordMain system | 0 | 57 | 69 | 4.3% |
| Oxford TownshipServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Village 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
- Lake Orion60 lead + galv. lines
- Ortonvilleno lead reported
- Auburn Hillsno lead reported
- Rochesterno lead reported
- Rochester Hillsno lead reported
- Pontiac1,048 lead + galv. lines
- Sylvan Lake467 unknown
- Goodrichno lead reported
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Questions
Does Oxford, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Village of Oxford, which serves Oxford, reported 0 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 69 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oxford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oxford in Village of Oxford's service area (PWSID MI0005130). Oxford Township 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 Village 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 Village of Oxford whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.