Welcome to Oxford, Kansas

Oxford is a historic small town located in Sumner County, Kansas on Highway 160 with a population of approximately 1,000 residents. Oxford has been named a TREE CITY USA since 1992. The town site sits on the west bank of the Arkansas River. Cave Park is located on the east side of town, and offers a playground area for children, a covered shelter, and a public access, paved boat ramp to the Arkansas River. Little Town Square is in the heart of the City and provides a place to sit and enjoy the activities downtown.  View More About Our Community 

โš ๏ธ WATER DISCOLORATION UPDATE โš ๏ธ


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๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ง Some residents may have noticed discolored water beginning yesterday evening. The issue originated when a third-party contractor working for Brightspeed Internet struck a 3" water line owned by Rural Water District #6 (RWD #6). The line, located west of Oxford between Greenwich Road and their pumphouse, was repaired later that day.

Once water service was restored, the return of water pressure stirred up sediment (mud and dirt) that had settled at the bottom of the water lines. This caused temporary discoloration within the system.

This type of situation is similar to what occurred earlier this year following repairs to the City’s main water line.

Residents may notice varying levels of murkiness depending on which water line serves their home and how much sediment was present. If your water appears discolored, running your faucets intermittently can help flush the lines and clear the water more quickly. Cleaning or replacing any water filters may also be helpful.

The system is expected to continue clearing, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ง

Hydrant Flushing


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The City Crew will be flushing fire hydrants on the Southeast side of town tonight through Thursday evening ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ๐Ÿš’. During this time, you may notice temporary discoloration in your water ๐Ÿšฐโš ๏ธ, but don’t worry – it should clear up within 24 hours โณโœจ. Thank you for your patience as we keep our water system safe and running smoothly! ๐Ÿ’ฆ

City Contracts for Code Enforcement

Professional Code Compliance


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The City of Oxford has partnered with Professional Code Compliance, a third-party contractor, to handle all code enforcement matters within the city. This partnership will help ensure that city ordinances are consistently and fairly enforced, keeping Oxford a clean, safe, and welcoming community for all residents.

Professional Code Compliance will oversee enforcement of city codes related to property maintenance, mowing, junk vehicles, environmental violations, vacant and abandoned properties, and condemnations. As part of this process, door hangers will be placed on properties as an initial notice of a violation. If the issue is not corrected, a formal letter will follow outlining the necessary actions and any applicable deadlines.

We appreciate the community’s cooperation as we work together to maintain the beauty and safety of our city. For questions regarding code enforcement, please contact Professional Code Compliance at 316-251-4140 or procodecompliance@icloud.com.

๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ’ง Hydrant Flushing Alert ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿšจ


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The City Crew will be flushing fire hydrants on the Northwest side of town tonight through Thursday evening ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ๐Ÿš’.

During this time, you may notice temporary discoloration in your water ๐Ÿšฐโš ๏ธ, but don’t worry – it should clear up within 24 hours โณโœจ.

Thank you for your patience as we keep our water system safe and running smoothly! ๐Ÿ’ฆ

โšก Community Update: Lightning Strikes, Crew Responds! โšก


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โšก Community Update: Lightning Strikes, Crew Responds! โšก

Sometimes Mother Nature likes to keep us on our toes—and this morning she packed quite a punch! Lightning struck a surge arrestor east of town on 11th Road, and the surge made its way through to the transformer, leaving our Utility Crew with a sparky surprise to tackle today.

But have no fear—our hardworking crew is already on the scene replacing the damaged transformer and working diligently to restore full service. We’re proud of their quick response and dedication, especially when unpredictable Kansas weather decides to put on a show.

We’ll keep everyone updated if any service interruptions occur, but in the meantime, let’s give a big shout-out to our Utility Crew for braving the elements and keeping Oxford powered up. ๐ŸŒฉ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ง๐Ÿ’ก

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