Water Quality: Oxford, AL
1 water system • 29,556 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Oxford is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 29,556 people, and has 38 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Oxford's violation count is roughly in line with the national average for Alabama. Contaminants associated with violations include 1,2-Dichloroethane.
Contaminants Found
Probable human carcinogen associated with increased cancer risk; causes liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Industrial chemical production, fuel additive leaks, contaminated groundwater
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Oxford
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD | AL0000162 | Surface Water | 29,556 | 38 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.