What was found in Milano's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 254.5 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 221.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 213.75 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 170.1 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 160.99999999999997 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 20.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 11.635 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.189999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.975 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.6334999999999997 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.5199999999999987 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.1999999999999993 pCi/L 44% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.0999999999999988 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.6525999999999998 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.37 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.3549999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7700 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.6900 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00049 mg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MILANO WSC · 4,308 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Milano
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MILANO WSC | 4,308 |
Frequently asked questions about Milano tap water
Is Milano tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Milano. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Milano?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Milano, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Milano's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Milano include Nitrate, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Fluoride. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.