CITY REPORT DE

Milford, DE Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Milford, DE
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Milford: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Milford, DE carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.

How Milford Compares

Milford100/100

Delaware avg81/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

A · 100

Avg Safety Score

Zone 3

County Radon Potential (Low)

$291K

Median Home Value

Milford Water: The Quick Version

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.007 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 51% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.77.

Water Systems Serving Milford

The 3 largest of 5 systems connected with Milford, DE are listed below.

Milford Water Department
Serves ~9,800 people

A
Church Creek (awc)
Serves ~9,654 people

A
Frederica Water Department
Serves ~1,100 people

A

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Milford, Delaware, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 22,544 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Milford: A (100/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen	UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI	EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Milford water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0070 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
19963	A	Milford Water Department	9,800

All ZIP Codes in Milford

19963 [A]

Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Milford

10.5%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

14.2%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

13.8%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.5% ↑

Diabetes 14.2% ↑

Mental Health 13.8% ↓

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

How Old Is Milford's Housing Stock?

1985

Median Build Year

51%

Built Before 1986

30%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 51% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Milford has a median build year of 1985; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.

1985

Median Year Built

51%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

30%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (30%) 1970–1986 (21%) Post-1986 (49%)

Over half of homes in Milford were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Protecting Children from Lead in Milford

51%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.007

mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Milford

166

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$13,236

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

100%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Milford contains 166 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $13,236. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Milford, DE

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.007 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history, recorded rated-zone context, and FEMA property-map guidance

1 tracked ZIP code

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

100/100 model indicator score

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Milford, DE?

Milford has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

Does Milford water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Milford is 0.007 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How does Milford compare to Delaware average?

Milford has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100, which is at or above the Delaware state average of 81/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Milford?

Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Milford. The related population figure in our data is approximately 22,544 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

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