Milo, MO Water Safety: 72/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Milo, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins — a pattern that places the city well above MO's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Milo Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Milo Residents
- Homes built before 1986: 77% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.76 — above typical levels.
Milo's Water Providers
2 independent water providers serve Milo, MO — 2 systems appear in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Milo, Missouri (population ~546), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 11,415 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Milo — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Milo: B (72/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Milo water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Milo
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64767 | B | Vernon County Pwsd 2 | 1,800 |
All ZIP Codes in Milo
- 64767 [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
Updated daily.
Milo Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Milo Infrastructure Age
With 77% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
When more than half a city's housing predates the 1986 federal ban on lead solder, plumbing-era lead risk becomes a citywide concern rather than an exception. Milo's median build year of 1974 places it squarely in that category.
Over half of homes in Milo were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Milo
Given current Milo valuations, the remediation-to-property-value ratio is low — most homeowners are looking at a proportionally modest share that fits within routine financial planning.
Remediation costs in Milo are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 20% below the Missouri average.
Milo: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
When older housing represents 77% of the local inventory or aggregate readings approach the federal action level, an in-home check becomes the standard way to translate citywide averages into the specific reality of an individual Milo address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Milo, MO