Ohio · population 22,585
Lead pipes in Oxford, OH
70 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oxford (population 22,585) gets its water from Oxford City PWS. That system reported 4 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,848, with 2 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Oxford City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Oxford City PWS (2025): 2.4 ppb 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 Oxford City PWS.
Water systems serving Oxford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford City PWSMain system | 4 | 66 | 2 | 1.4% |
| Southwest Regional Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 10,529 | 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 Oxford City PWS'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
- Camdenno lead reported
- New Miamino lead reported
- Hamilton4,167 lead + galv. lines
- Trenton3,640 unknown
- Fairfieldno lead reported
- Harrison8 lead + galv. lines
- Forest Park34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown4,401 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Oxford, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Oxford City PWS, which serves Oxford, reported 4 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oxford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oxford in Oxford City PWS's service area (PWSID OH0902312). Southwest Regional Water District 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 Oxford City PWS'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 Oxford City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.