Water System Report MI

Oxford Township

EPA ID: MI0005138 ยท 10,407 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Oxford Township (MI0005138): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Oxford Township has supplied tap water to 10,407 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
10,407
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$318K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Oxford Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$108,667
Median Household Income
53,876
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Oxford Township serves a community with a median household income of $108,667 and an estimated 53,876 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Oxford Township's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Michigan

Big Rapids
10,403 people
2 violations
Grand Haven
10,412 people
0 violations
Beverly Hills
10,451 people
B 1 violation
City of Cadillac
10,355 people
A 1 violation
Flat Rock
10,541 people
A 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Oxford Township (EPA ID: MI0005138) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 10,407 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0015 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MI or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Oxford Township (MI0005138) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oxford Township water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Oxford Township in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Oxford Township serve?

Oxford Township serves approximately 10,407 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Oxford Township get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Oxford Township safe to drink?
Oxford Township has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Oxford Township meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Oxford Township serve?
Oxford Township serves approximately 10,407 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Oxford Township's water source?
Oxford Township draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Oxford Township's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Oxford Township's service area?
The Oxford Township service area has a median household income of $108,667. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Oxford Township get its water?
Oxford Township's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oxford Township, MI: Serves 10K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0005138/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Oxford Township (EPA ID: MI0005138) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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