What was found in Milford's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BROADKILN BEACH WATER COMPANY (TUI) · 3,171 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BROADKILN BEACH WATER COMPANY (TUI) · 3,171 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1559 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 89 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 101.1 µg/L — BROADKILN BEACH WATER COMPANY (TUI) · 3,171 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 3.7 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 98.2 µg/L — BROADKILN BEACH WATER COMPANY (TUI) · 3,171 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 47.48 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 59.925 µg/L — DEER MEADOWS · 534 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 22.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 54.08 µg/L — DEER MEADOWS · 534 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.605 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 25.84 µg/L — DEER MEADOWS · 534 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15.2 µg/L — DEER MEADOWS · 534 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.0855 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.2 µg/L — DEER MEADOWS · 534 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.35 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.0815 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.81 µg/L — DEER MEADOWS · 534 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.95 µg/L — DEER MEADOWS · 534 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.3 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: DEER MEADOWS · 534 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.838 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.6 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.1455 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: DEER MEADOWS · 534 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.1543 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: DEER MEADOWS · 534 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.0570 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Highest in the city: DEER MEADOWS · 534 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.0500 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: DEER MEADOWS · 534 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 0.0300 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the city: DEER MEADOWS · 534 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,800 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0016 mg/L — SOUTH SHORES (TUI) · 402 people · 2023 | 4/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Milford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT | 9,800 |
| BROADKILN BEACH WATER COMPANY (TUI) | 3,171 |
| DEER MEADOWS | 534 |
| SOUTH SHORES (TUI) | 402 |
Frequently asked questions about Milford tap water
Is Milford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Milford. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Milford?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Milford, Delaware to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Milford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Milford include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.