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Water Quality Report

Milford, IL

Iroquois County · 1,765 residents · 4 water systems

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

140

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Milford drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Orthophosphate. Water hardness is 140 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Milford water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.021 / 0.015 mg/L
140% of EPA limit
Copper89 / 1300 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
1% of EPA limit
Orthophosphate290 ug/L
Unregulated
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Milford, IL tap water safe to drink?
Milford tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 2 above independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Orthophosphate. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Milford water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Milford's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Orthophosphate. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Milford water hard?
Yes. Milford water has a hardness of 140 mg/L (hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Milford get its drinking water?
Milford's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Milford is served by 4 water systems, the largest being MILFORD (serving 1,306 people).

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