What was found in Milton's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 3300 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2100 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 25.33 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.33 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.65 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.05 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.6 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0074 mg/L 49% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Milton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MILTON CITY OF | 8,078 |
Frequently asked questions about Milton tap water
Is Milton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Milton. 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 Milton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Milton, Washington to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Milton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Milton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane, Bromodichloromethane. The full list, with the highest level found 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.