Happy Independence Day - 2021

The Oxford town hall office will be closed Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day. During this time, emergencies should be reported to Town Superintendent, Rick Robbins at 765-585-2551.

Utility bill payments may be placed in the brown mailbox to the left of the town hall door or online at www.invoicecloud.com/oxfordin (service fee applies). Due to the holiday, payment may be made on or before Tuesday, July 6th without a penalty.

Trash services will NOT be affected by the holiday.

The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 5th has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 6th.

Please enjoy a fun & safe holiday.

Boil Order -March 18, 2021 -Oxford, IN Water Utility

Boil order notice applies to all Oxford water customers, please read in it's entirety:

DRINKING WATER WARNING Town of Oxford, Indiana water system lost pressure in the distribution system

BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE (3) MINUTES BEFORE USING The Town of Oxford, Indiana water system was shut down on Thursday, March 18, 2021 due to a water main break. This led to a loss of pressure in the distribution system, which may cause backpressure, back siphonage, or a net movement of water from outside the pipe to the inside through cracks, breaks, or joints in the distribution system that are common in all water systems. Such a system failure carries with it a high potential that fecal contamination or other disease-causing organisms could enter the distribution system. These conditions may pose an imminent and substantial health endangerment to persons served by the system.

What should I do? • DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a rolling boil for at least (3) three minutes, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. ALL STORED WATER, DRINK OR ICE MADE RECENTLY FROM THIS SUPPLY SHALL BE DISCARDED. • Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly and people with severely compromised immune systems. • The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

What happened? What is being done? Water service was temporarily interrupted due to repairs needed for a water main break. The repairs were made in the area of South State Road 55, Oxford, IN. There will be subsequent testing before the water is determined to be safe for consumption. It will take 3 good/clean water tests in a row (1 test per day) to lift the boil order.

We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. For more information, please contact Rick Robbins at 765-385-2455, 765-585-2551 or 301 E. Wilson St., Oxford, IN. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

This notice is being sent to you by Town of Oxford, Indiana Water maintenance department Water System ID#: IN5204005C-0 Date distributed: 3/18/2021

Supplemental information can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/.../drinking.../boil-water-advisory.html

From the CDC, regarding tap water use during a boil order:

Use bottled or boiled water for drinking, and to prepare and cook food. If bottled water is not available, bring water to a full rolling boil for 1 minute (at elevations above 6,500 feet, boil for 3 minutes), then allow it to cool before use. Boil tap water even if it is filtered. Do not use water from any appliance connected to your water line, such as ice and water from a refrigerator. Breastfeeding is the best infant feeding option. If you formula feed your child, provide ready-to-use formula, if available.

Handwashing

In many situations, you can use tap water and soap to wash hands. Follow the guidance from your local public health officials. Be sure to scrub your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and rinse them well under running water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Bathing and showering

Be careful not to swallow any water when bathing or showering. Use caution when bathing babies and young children. Consider giving them a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water. Brushing teeth

Brush teeth with boiled or bottled water. Do not use untreated tap water.

Washing dishes

If possible, use disposable plates, cups, and utensils during a boil water advisory. Household dishwashers generally are safe to use if the water reaches a final rinse temperature of at least 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65.55°Celsius), or if the dishwater has a sanitizing cycle. Sterilize all baby bottles.

To wash dishes by hand: Wash and rinse the dishes as you normally would using hot water. In a separate basin, add 1 teaspoon of unscented household liquid bleach for each gallon of warm water. Soak the rinsed dishes in the water for at least one minute. Let the dishes air dry completely before using again.

Laundry

It is safe to wash clothes as usual.

Cleaning

Use bottled water, boiled water, or water that has been disinfected with bleach to clean washable toys and surfaces.

Caring for pets

Pets can get sick by some of the same germs as people or spread germs to people. Provide bottled or boiled water after it has been cooled for pets to use. If bottled water is not available, bring water to a full rolling boil for 1 minute (at elevations above 6,500 feet, boil for 3 minutes), then allow it to cool before use. Boil tap water even if it is filtered. Do not use water from any appliance connected to your water line, such as ice and water from a refrigerator.

Caring for your garden and houseplants

You can use tap water for household plants and gardens.

Water main break - SR 55 South

Update (4:30 pm 3/18/21):

The water main break repair is complete. Water service is restored. A boil order is issued to all Oxford water customers. Hydrants are being flushed, therefore some periods of low pressure or disruption in service may continue while that is performed. If you experience any rust, cloudy, or dark sediment in your water, please run your water for a few minutes until the water in the line runs clear. A boil order notice is attached. The boil order will continue at least three days. Updates will be made here, on Reach Alert, and on Channel 18.

Update (1:30 pm 3/18/21):

Repairs have begun. Water has been shut down just to a couple of services south of the break on SR 55. Service to the rest of the town will be disrupted when all of the water has been exhausted from the distribution lines, as all of the water has already been drained from the water tower. Water will be restored as soon as the repair is complete, but please know that a boil order will be issued for all Oxford water customers.

Oxford water main break notice (11:15 am 3/18/21):

There is a large break and the main line that services the water to town. Repairs will begin soon. Please reserve some water for emergency use. Water distribution service to all Oxford residences will be affected during the repair. Updates will be made here. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience; thank you for your understanding and cooperation while we work to make this repair. Please share.

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