Water Quality: Milford, DE
1 water system • 9,800 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Milford is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 9,800 people, and has 1 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violation on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Milford's violation count is 97% below the national average for Delaware. Contaminants associated with violations include Lead.
Contaminants Found
Causes neurological damage, developmental delays in children, and kidney damage in adults even at low exposure levels.
Common source: Old plumbing pipes, lead solder, brass fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Milford
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT | DE0000616 | Groundwater | 9,800 | 1 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.