Water Quality: Miami, FL
5 water systems • 2,425,082 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Miami is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,425,082 people, and has 186 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 20 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Miami's violation count is 131% above the national average for Florida. Contaminants associated with violations include TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Miami
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDWASA - MAIN SYSTEM | FL4130871 | Groundwater | 2,377,460 | 48 |
| MDWASA/REX UTILITIES | FL4131202 | Groundwater | 45,200 | 23 |
| AMERICANA VILLAGE | FL4131403 | Groundwater | 2,100 | 106 |
| SILVER PALM MOBILE HOMES | FL4131312 | Groundwater | 250 | 8 |
| HI PINES MOBILE HOME PARK | FL6290758 | Groundwater | 72 | 1 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.