What was found in Milton'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-Nitrite | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 780 µg/L — LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 500 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 377.5 µg/L — LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 84.4 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 16.35 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 28.795 µg/L — LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 25.285 µg/L — LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.3 µg/L — LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: MILTON PURCHASE WATER SYSTEM · 3,300 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.735 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.55 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.06 µg/L — LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.99 µg/L — LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.15 µg/L — MILTON PURCHASE WATER SYSTEM · 3,300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.275 µg/L — LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.495 µg/L — LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.945 µg/L — MILTON PURCHASE WATER SYSTEM · 3,300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.88 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.25 µg/L — LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 2.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.925 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.96 µg/L — LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8366 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.4795 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATER SYSTEM · 10,200 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0060 mg/L — LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM · 30 people · 2018 | 3/3 | 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 Milton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MILTON WATER SYSTEM | 10,200 |
| MILTON PURCHASE WATER SYSTEM | 3,300 |
| LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM | 30 |
Frequently asked questions about Milton tap water
Is Milton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Milton. 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 Milton?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Milton, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Milton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Milton include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM. 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.