What contaminants are in Oxford tap water?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Oxford are Nitrite (flagged in 3 areas), Coliform Bacteria (flagged in 2 areas). No PFAS were detected.

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Is Oxford tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Oxford tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Oxford tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 7 areas tested, the average water quality score is 8.8/10. Thames Water supplies Oxford from a mix of river abstraction and local groundwater sources.

Q: Who supplies water in Oxford?

Water in Oxford is supplied by Thames Water. Thames Water supplies Oxford from a mix of river abstraction and local groundwater sources.

Thames Water supplies Oxford from a mix of river abstraction and local groundwater sources.

Average score

8.8/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Oxford tap water is safe to drink. Based on 7 areas tested, Oxford has an average water quality score of 8.8/10. 5 contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Thames Water. Thames Water supplies Oxford from a mix of river abstraction and local groundwater sources.

Top concerns in Oxford

Contaminants flagged most often across the city.

Nitrite3 areas

Coliform Bacteria2 areas

Water quality by area

All postcode districts in Oxford, ranked by water quality score.

PostcodeAreaScoreFlaggedSupplier

OX1Oxford7.82Thames Water OX4South Oxfordshire8.22Thames Water HP18South Oxfordshire8.70Thames Water OX2South Oxfordshire8.71Thames Water OX3South Oxfordshire9.00Thames Water HP14South Oxfordshire9.40Thames Water RG4South Oxfordshire9.80Thames Water

Main water supplier

Thames Water

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