Pennsylvania · population 5,909
Lead pipes in Oxford, PA
152 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oxford (population 5,909) gets its water from Oxford Borough. That system reported 10 lead and 142 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,653, with 460 more of unknown material.
9.2% of Oxford Borough's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.6%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for Oxford Borough (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 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 Oxford Borough.
Water systems serving Oxford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford BoroughMain system | 10 | 142 | 460 | 9.2% |
| Chester Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 148 | 1 | 38,696 | 0.3% |
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 Borough'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
- West Grove417 lead + galv. lines
- Avondale67 lead + galv. lines
- Atglen12 lead + galv. lines
- Christiana90 lead + galv. lines
- Quarryville10 lead + galv. lines
- Parkesburg282 lead + galv. lines
- Kennett Square1 lead + galv. lines
- South Coatesville282 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Oxford, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Oxford Borough, which serves Oxford, reported 10 lead and 142 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 460 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oxford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oxford in Oxford Borough's service area (PWSID PA1150066). Chester Water Authority 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 Borough'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 Borough whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.