Historical Compliance Records TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City of Milford

EPA ID: TX0700006 ยท 796 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Milford (TX0700006): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Federal water data for City of Milford logs 14 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 796 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

796
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00411 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$204K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Milford Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,406
Median Household Income
5,992
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Milford serves a community with a median household income of $64,406 and an estimated 5,992 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Milford'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Milford compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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799 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $750

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $750 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Milford (EPA ID: TX0700006) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 796 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 14 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 14 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
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 18, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 23, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 15, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00411 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 TX or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Milford (TX0700006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Milford water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Milford; its 14 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Milford serve?

City of Milford serves approximately 796 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Milford get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Milford's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Milford serve?
City of Milford serves approximately 796 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Milford's water source?
City of Milford draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Milford's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00411 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Milford's service area?
The City of Milford service area has a median household income of $64,406. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Milford get its water?
City of Milford'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Milford (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0700006/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Milford (EPA ID: TX0700006) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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