Summary
The city is borrowing about $20 million at 2.51% for the membrane softening plant; the $283,846 payment covers loan administrative costs. Loan repayments come from water user fees starting January 2029.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Loan payments of about $953,577 a year will be covered by water user fees.
Water customers who will receive softened water from the new plant.
Oxford water ratepayers could feel the pinch if the project leads to higher monthly bills.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council - Oct 20, 2026
The water plant construction is on budget and on schedule, and new EV charging stations should be energized by the end of November.
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
The city is borrowing about $20 million at 2.51% for the membrane softening plant; the $283,846 payment covers loan administrative costs. Loan repayments come from water user fees starting January 2029.
City Council - Jul 7, 2026
The $24.8 million water softening plant is lining up for construction, with Strand & Associates hired for construction engineering at $1 million.
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
Council locked in a $19.99 million low-interest state loan (2.51%, 30 years, $4M forgiven) to pay for the new water softening facility, repaid through water user fees.
Oxford to construct new $24.8M water treatment facility; current was built in 1990s
Oxford to construct new $24.8M water treatment facility; current was built in 1990s Journal-News.com
City Council - Jun 2, 2026
The city is finally building the membrane softening plant residents have asked about since 2019. Hard water drops from 340–380 mg/L to a target of 140–150, and PFAS levels get reduced too. Construction starts around September, done by early 2029.
City Council - May 19, 2026
The city bought an automated valve exercising machine for the water system, partially paid with $17,800 in ARPA funds — routine maintenance that helps prevent water main problems.
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