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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1200 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 421.55 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 53.475 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11.294 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.3525 pCi/L 62% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.375 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.208 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.775 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.1125 pCi/L 62% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6400 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.2800 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MILTON WATERWORKS · 5,588 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Milton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MILTON WATERWORKS | 5,588 |
Frequently asked questions about Milton tap water
Is Milton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 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?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Milton, Wisconsin 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 Fluoride, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.