Iowa · population 3,258
Lead pipes in Milford, IA
2 lines still unidentified
Most of Milford (population 3,258) gets its water from Milford Municipal Utilities. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2 of 1,741 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Milford Municipal Utilities's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Milford Municipal Utilities (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2 ppb 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 Municipal Utilities.
Water systems serving Milford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Municipal UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| West OkobojiServes nearby areas | 182 | 0 | 0 | 36% |
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 Municipal Utilities'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
- Arnolds Park3 lead + galv. lines
- Spirit Lake4 lead + galv. lines
- Spencer253 lead + galv. lines
- Estherville30 lead + galv. lines
- Sanborn3 lead + galv. lines
- Sibley94 lead + galv. lines
- Laurens74 lead + galv. lines
- George112 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Milford, IA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Milford Municipal Utilities still lists 2 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Milford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Milford in Milford Municipal Utilities's service area (PWSID IA3050079). West Okoboji 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 Municipal Utilities'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 Municipal Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.