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Oxford County Protecting Local Drinking Water

Monday, 27 October 2025 15:52

By Kyle Freel X @KFreelHeartFM

Oxford County is showing more ways they are taking to protect the drinking water for the residents.

OXFORD COUNTY - More new signs are being installed in Oxford County.

They are in an effort to protect local drinking water, and the signs mark Source Water Protection, which will raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding municipal water sources and to remind residents and visitors that activities in these areas can directly impact the quality of the water. There will be 5 signs posted throughout the County, and the new signage complements existing Source Protection strategies, including property owner outreach, risk assessments, and an incentive program for landowners within a Wellhead Protection Areas.

The locations are; Near Otterville Wells 3 and 4 located along Highway 59 in the Township of South-West Oxford; Near Woodstock Wells 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11 and 12 located along Sweaburg Road in the Township of South-West Oxford; Near Tillsonburg Wells 4 and 5 located along Brownsville Road in the Township of South-West Oxford; Near Innerkip Wells 1 and 2 located along Oxford Road 4 in the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock; and Near Thamesford Well 1, 2 and 3 located along Allen Street in the Township of Zorra.

If you are looking for more information about Source Water Protection in Oxford County and to view maps showing the locations of WHPAs, visit the Oxford County website.

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