New Jersey · population 1,226
Lead pipes in Milford, NJ
31 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Milford (population 1,226) gets its water from Milford W Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 559, with 478 more of unknown material.
5.5% of Milford W Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.5%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 8.9%
Latest lead test for Milford W Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.5 ppb 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 Milford W Dept.
Water systems serving Milford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford W DeptMain system | 0 | 31 | 478 | 5.5% |
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 W Dept'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
- Frenchtown24 lead + galv. lines
- Alpha8 lead + galv. lines
- Phillipsburg333 lead + galv. lines
- Hampton5 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Gardnerno lead reported
- High Bridge1,501 unknown
- Flemington39 lead + galv. lines
- Washington85 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Milford, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Milford W Dept, which serves Milford, reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 478 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Milford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Milford in Milford W Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1020001).
How do I check whether my Milford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Milford W Dept'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 W Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.