Connecticut · population 51,004
Lead pipes in Milford, CT
2,224 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Milford (population 51,004) gets its water from Regional Water Authority. That system reported 17 lead and 2,207 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 125,376, with 5,963 more of unknown material.
1.8% of Regional Water Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Connecticut average (1.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.8%
- Unknown 4.8%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for Regional Water Authority (2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Regional Water Authority.
Water systems serving Milford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Water AuthorityMain system | 17 | 2,207 | 5,963 | 1.8% |
| Aquarion-Eastern Fairfield CountyServes nearby areas | 3,948 | 323 | 63,008 | 3.9% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Milford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Regional Water Authority's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Woodmont2,224 lead + galv. lines
- West Haven2,224 lead + galv. lines
- Shelton4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Derby2,224 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgeport4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Ansonia2,224 lead + galv. lines
- New Haven2,224 lead + galv. lines
- Naugatuck17 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Milford, CT have lead pipes?
Yes. Regional Water Authority, which serves Milford, reported 17 lead and 2,207 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,963 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Milford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Milford in Regional Water Authority's service area (PWSID CT0930011). Aquarion-Eastern Fairfield County also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Milford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Regional Water Authority's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Milford be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Regional Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.