Water Quality: Milton, IN
6 water systems • 4,908 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Milton is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,908 people, and has 74 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Milton's violation count is 71% above the national average for Indiana. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Milton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTERVILLE WATER WORKS | IN5289003 | Groundwater | 2,533 | 8 |
| DUBLIN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | IN5289005 | Groundwater | 790 | 3 |
| FOUNTAIN CITY WATER WORKS | IN5289006 | Groundwater | 735 | 45 |
| MILTON WATER WORKS | IN5289011 | Groundwater | 650 | 9 |
| LEN-DEL MOBILE HOME COURT | IN5289009 | Groundwater | 100 | 7 |
| WOODVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK | IN5289014 | Groundwater | 100 | 2 |
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.