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Is Milwaukie tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
B

Mostly yes — Milwaukie scores 89/100.

Safety Score
89
out of 100

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Milwaukie

Oregon

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Is Milwaukie tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Milwaukie scores 89/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Milwaukie. We found 270 total violations (20 unresolved).

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Requirement Status
Optional
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Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.

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Homebuyer's Perspective

Evaluating water infrastructure in Milwaukie protects plumbing and helps estimate water heater longevity. The high safety score (89/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.

Property Impact: Positive / Stable

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Compliance Record for Milwaukie

270
Violations (5yr)
20
Unresolved
1
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Milwaukie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milwaukie tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Milwaukie scores 89/100.

How many water systems serve Milwaukie?

Milwaukie is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Milwaukie?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Milwaukie.

What is the water quality score for Milwaukie?

The water quality score for Milwaukie is 89 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.

What are the top contaminants in Milwaukie?

The top contaminants detected in Milwaukie include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
89/100
Grade
B
Water Systems
2
Population
50,946

Milwaukie Water Quality Summary

Milwaukie, OR receives a water quality score of 89/100 (Grade B) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.

Milwaukie's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.

Milwaukie's score of 89 is 6 points above the Oregon state average of 83, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Oregon water quality rankings report →

Key Contaminants

Lead (90th percentile)
0.00267 / 0.015 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 0.015 mg/L

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Water Systems Serving Milwaukie (2)

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