Delaware · population 14,079
Lead pipes in Milford, DE
117 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Milford (population 14,079) gets its water from Milford Water Department. That system reported 3 lead and 114 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,202, with 2,740 more of unknown material.
2.2% of Milford Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Delaware average (1.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 53%
- Non-lead 45%
Latest lead test for Milford Water Department (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Milford Water Department.
Water systems serving Milford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Water DepartmentMain system | 3 | 114 | 2,740 | 2.2% |
| Broadkiln Beach Water Company (Tui)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.1% |
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 Milford Water Department'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
- Felton20 lead + galv. lines
- Camden206 unknown
- Georgetown172 lead + galv. lines
- Wyoming206 unknown
- Bridgeville576 unknown
- Lewes95 lead + galv. lines
- Dover1,273 lead + galv. lines
- Seaford3 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Milford, DE have lead pipes?
Yes. Milford Water Department, which serves Milford, reported 3 lead and 114 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,740 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Milford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Milford in Milford Water Department's service area (PWSID DE0000616). Broadkiln Beach Water Company (Tui) 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 Milford Water Department'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 Milford Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.