F0/100
MILFORD, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,090 people · Nebraska
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NE3115907
Violations
23
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.20 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: July 1, 2022 – August 17, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: January 1, 2022 – February 25, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About MILFORD, CITY OF
Is MILFORD, CITY OF water safe to drink?
MILFORD, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 23 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MILFORD, CITY OF detected?
2 contaminants were tested in MILFORD, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MILFORD, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, MILFORD, CITY OF has 23 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 20 are health-based violations.
How many people does MILFORD, CITY OF serve?
MILFORD, CITY OF serves approximately 2,090 people, Nebraska. The system provides water to 1 community: Milford.
What type of water does MILFORD, CITY OF provide?
MILFORD, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NE3115907.
How does MILFORD, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Nebraska?
MILFORD, CITY OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Nebraska state page for a full comparison of water systems.