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Water and Sewer

Oxford to construct new $24.8M water treatment facility

Oxford to construct new $24.8M water treatment facility

The new facility will reduce Oxford’s water hardness, fight PFAS The Oxford City Council voted to adopt a resolution for the city manager to enter into a contract with Building Crafts Inc. for the construction of a new water treatment facility at the current Oxford Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
Aidan Cornue Jun 5, 2026
Ruder Preserve dam downstream Bonham Road Bridge.

Four Mile Creek to undergo restoration project

Dams near the Ruder S. Preserve and the Miami University Equestrian Center will be demolished as part of the project.
Aidan Cornue May 10, 2026
Oxford City Councilors break ground on the city’s new solar project at 501 McKee Ave.

City of Oxford breaks ground on new solar project

The City of Oxford broke ground on its newest project – a 1,355 kilowatt (kW) solar array on April 22.
Aidan Cornue, Katelyn Aluise May 4, 2026
A concrete water production well with metal stairs on the right and a wide metal pipe on the left

Oxford to receive money in PFAS contamination settlement

Oxford will be reimbursed for all costs associated with testing its water for harmful PFAS chemicals thanks to a class action settlement against 3M. The lawyer who exposed the dangers of PFAS is set to speak at Miami University later this year.
Sean Scott Aug 12, 2024
Butler County Commissioners announce road closures, deny sewer and water exemptions

Butler County Commissioners announce road closures, deny sewer and water exemptions

Butler County Commissioners approved more than $5 million in requisitions and heard from members of the public looking for exemptions from water and sewer requirements at a June 24 meeting.
Taylor Stumbaugh Jun 25, 2024

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