Water Quality in MILFORD, IA (52351)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52351.

151

Total Violations

Health-Based

124

Monitoring / Reporting

135

Resolved

What does this mean?

135 of 151 violations have been resolved. 27 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 124 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: 11 Population served: 107,216

Violations Detail (151 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 21, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 19, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 19, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 19, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 19, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 19, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 19, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 23, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 23, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 23, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 23, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 23, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 23, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	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	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	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	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 23, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 23, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 23, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 23, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	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	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 20, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 20, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 20, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 20, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	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	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	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	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.024	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.024	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.024	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.024	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.024	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.024	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.024	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 29, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 29, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(22)

Public Notice

Sep 21Active

Public Notice

Jul 19Active

Public Notice

Jul 19Active

Public Notice

Jul 19Active

Public Notice

Jul 19Active

Public Notice

Jul 19Active

Public Notice

Jul 19Active

Public Notice

Jun 23Active

Public Notice

Jun 23Active

Public Notice

Jun 23Active

Public Notice

May 23Active

Public Notice

May 23Active

Public Notice

May 23Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

2024(49)

Nitrite

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrite

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrite

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Nov 30Active

Public Notice

Nov 23Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 23Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 23Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 27Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 27Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 27Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 27Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 27Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 27Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 27Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 27Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 27Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 27Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 27Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 27Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 26Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 26Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 26Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 26Resolved

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

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

MILFORD (52351) has 151 recorded violations, including 27 health-based. 16 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 →

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, IA (52351)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (151 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(22)

2024(49)

2023(31)

2022(12)

2021(37)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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