Milton, DE: Lead Above EPA Action Level - Home Safety 83/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Milton: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Looking at federal compliance records for Milton, DE: the city earns a grade in the top two bands here, and each serving system's violation history can be reviewed individually for what lies behind it.
How Milton Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Milton Water: The Quick Version
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.023 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
- Homes built before 1986: 26% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.77.
Water Systems Serving Milton
Multiple utilities show up for Milton, DE: 3 are listed here out of 5 tracked federally.
- B
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Milton, Delaware, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 14,791 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 Milton: B (83/100)
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
Milton water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0230 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19968 | B | Milton Water Department | 3,200 |
All ZIP Codes in Milton
- 19968 [B]
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 Milton
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Old Is Milton's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Construction dates in Milton center on a median of 2006, and the Census figures behind it describe when homes were built, not what materials they contain.
Most homes in Milton were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Milton: Remediation Cost in Perspective
How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Milton? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.
Estimated remediation costs in Milton can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 18% above the Delaware average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Milton
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.
Water systems' 90th-percentile values for lead, averaged over Milton ZIP codes, reach 10 micrograms per liter or above; 26% of homes are older than 1986.
1 ZIP code (100% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Milton
Historical NFIP data for Milton contains 80 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $17,723. 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. The $500 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
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 Milton, DE