Water Quality in MILFORD, MI (48381)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48381.

137

Total Violations

Health-Based

114

Monitoring / Reporting

132

Resolved

What does this mean?

132 of 137 violations have been resolved. 23 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 114 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 45 Population served: 13,007

Violations Detail (137 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 7, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 7, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 7, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 8, 2025	Active	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	7	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	7	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	7	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	7	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Uranium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Combined Uranium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 7, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 7, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(14)

Chlorine

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

Jun 7Resolved

Public Notice

Jun 7Resolved

Public Notice

Jun 7Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 8Active

2024(36)

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Dec 31Active

TTHM

Dec 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 30Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

MILFORD (48381) has 137 recorded violations, including 23 health-based. 5 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in MILFORD, MI (48381)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (137 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(14)

2024(36)

2023(14)

2022(44)

2021(29)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

UV Water Purifier

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