Milford Water Authority
EPA ID: PA2520046 · 2,420 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Milford Water Authority (PA2520046): 7 violations on record since 2021. Although 7 violations appeared on Milford Water Authority's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 2,420 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Milford Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Milford Water Authority have a median household income of $89,935 and about 15,517 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Milford Water Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Milford Water Authority (EPA ID: PA2520046) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,420 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 18337 in Milford.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 2,4,5-TP | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| 2,4,5-TP | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0111 mg/L (1993-12-31).
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 18337 - Milford
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Milford Water Authority (PA2520046) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Milford Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Milford Water Authority; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Milford Water Authority serve?
Milford Water Authority serves approximately 2,420 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Milford Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Milford Water Authority (PA): 7 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2520046/
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