What is the water quality in Oxford?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Oxford are Nitrite (flagged in 6 areas), Coliform Bacteria (flagged in 2 areas). No PFAS were detected.

Is Oxford water hard or soft?

Hardness data is not yet available for Oxford. Enter your postcode for detailed water quality data.

Which areas of Oxford have the best water?

The areas with the best water quality in Oxford are OX14 (9.0/10), OX4 (9.0/10), OX1 (8.9/10).

Are there PFAS in Oxford water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 8 areas tested in Oxford.

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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 8 areas tested, the average water quality score is 8.7/10. 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.

According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Oxford scores 8.7/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Thames Water and has been tested for 22 contaminants across 8 postcode districts.

Average score

8.7/10

UK avg: 9.1/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Oxford tap water is safe to drink. Based on 8 areas tested, Oxford has an average water quality score of 8.7/10 (below the UK average of 9.1/10). 8 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.