Self-Imposed Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for a Portion of City of Oxford Water System Has Been Lifted
City of Oxford ---Friday, October 30, 2026
Self-Imposed Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for a Portion of City of Oxford Water System Has Been Lifted
The City of Oxford has lifted a self-imposed precautionary boil water notice for customers living in the following area:
- All water customers living in Franklin Farms, Yocona Ridge, Whispering Pines, and the immediate vicinity
Please refer to the map at the following link for to view the areas of the precautionary boil water notice:
https://coogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=9ce33e5ee0cd4f7c9d84eadde79e3da5
The self-imposed precautionary boil water notice for City of Oxford (Lafayette County, MS) customers, shown in the highlighted area on the map, has been lifted, effective immediately. Test results received from the Mississippi Department of Health on samples collected from the affected area confirm the water is properly treated and safe for drinking and other common uses of potable water. Guidelines on what to do when "boil water" alerts are lifted can be found below and on the MS Department of Health website:https://msdh.ms.gov/
The City of Oxford would like to thank our customers for their patience during this time. We understand the inconvenience and hardships faced during this precautionary notice. We place the health of our customers above all else and work continuously to maintain a safe water supply for the City of Oxford.
Now that the precautionary boil-water notice is lifted, below are the recommended steps from the MS Department of Health:
Self-Imposed Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for a Portion of City of Oxford Water System Has Been Lifted
The City of Oxford has lifted a self-imposed precautionary boil water notice for customers living in the following area:
- All water customers living in Franklin Farms, Yocona Ridge, Whispering Pines, and the immediate vicinity
Please refer to the map at the following link for to view the areas of the precautionary boil water notice:
https://coogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=9ce33e5ee0cd4f7c9d84eadde79e3da5
The self-imposed precautionary boil water notice for City of Oxford (Lafayette County, MS) customers, shown in the highlighted area on the map, has been lifted, effective immediately. Test results received from the Mississippi Department of Health on samples collected from the affected area confirm the water is properly treated and safe for drinking and other common uses of potable water. Guidelines on what to do when "boil water" alerts are lifted can be found below and on the MS Department of Health website:https://msdh.ms.gov/
The City of Oxford would like to thank our customers for their patience during this time. We understand the inconvenience and hardships faced during this precautionary notice. We place the health of our customers above all else and work continuously to maintain a safe water supply for the City of Oxford.
Now that the precautionary boil-water notice is lifted, below are the recommended steps from the MS Department of Health:
- Flush all faucets a minimum of 2 minutes to ensure clearing of the line serving the faucet
- Discard any drinks, ice, food, etc., made during the boil water notice
- Rewash any food or drink contact items (knives, forks, plates, etc.) with "cleared" system water
- Check water filters (in faucets, refrigerators and elsewhere) and replace if necessary
- Do not use water from your hot water heater for drinking until several exchanges of the tank have occurred
- Run dishwasher through a cycle before washing dishes
Boil Water Notice Information