Exceeds EPA Limit Copper EXCEEDS EPA LIMIT

Copper in Milton Village, MA Drinking Water

Copper data for Milton Village, Massachusetts · 28,630 residents · 1 ZIP code

If you rely on a public water system in Milton Village, Massachusetts, Copper is a contaminant your utility has been required to test for — and EPA records show it has been detected at measurable levels, making it worth understanding as part of your tap water's detection record.

6.6 ppb
Max Level Detected
6.6 ppb
Average Level
1.3 mg/L (action level)
EPA action level
Moderate
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or NSF 53 Carbon Block
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-04-05

Copper in Milton Village Tap Water

Copper has been detected in Milton Village, Massachusetts drinking water at a maximum level of 6.6 ppb — below the EPA action level of 1.3 mg/L (action level).

This analysis covers 28,630 residents across 1 ZIP code in Milton Village.

Milton Village's overall water quality grade is D (53/100).

Is Copper in Milton Village Water Safe?

Copper levels in parts of Milton Village exceed the EPA action level of 1.3 mg/L (action level). The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or nsf 53 carbon block filter certified under NSF 53 and testing your water independently.

Copper Levels by ZIP Code

ZIP Code Copper Level EPA Limit Status
02187 6.6 ppm 1.3 mg/L (action level) OK

Average copper level across Milton Village: 6.6 ppb

Health Effects of Copper

  • Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (short-term, high levels)
  • Liver and kidney damage (long-term)
  • Particularly dangerous for people with Wilson's disease
  • Infants are more sensitive than adults

Health risk severity: Moderate. Governed by the Lead and Copper Rule.

How Copper Gets Into Drinking Water

  • Corrosion of copper household plumbing
  • Acidic (low pH) water accelerates copper leaching
  • New copper pipes leach more than aged ones
  • Mining and industrial discharge (rare for tap water)

What to Do About Copper in Milton Village Water

  1. Run water for 30-60 seconds before use (flushes stagnant water)
  2. Install an NSF 53 or NSF 58 certified filter
  3. If pH is low, consider a whole-home acid neutralizer
  4. Test first-draw morning water to check actual copper levels

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 for copper removal.

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