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Caution Advised — Some Systems Need Attention

Some systems have elevated lead levels or active violations. Check your specific city below.

Miami-Dade County Earns a C

Miami-Dade County: 69 communities across 15 water systems. 100.0% have no open violations.

Median lead where detected: 3.10 ppb
69 communities with a lead detection, 0 reporting none detected
67 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
0 with significant inspection deficiencies
100.0% of communities have no open violations

3.1 ppb

Median Lead Level

County-wide, 90th percentile

Water Systems

Active CWS & NTNCWS

100%

Violation-Free

No active violations on record

How we grade counties: MyWaterIQ uses EPA SDWIS enforcement data — actual MCL violations and lead test results — not the aspirational MCLG targets used by some sites. A grade reflects real compliance history, not theoretical risk. Learn more →

Cities by Water Quality

⭐ Best Performing

Virginia Gardens
1.90 ppb
No federal limits exceeded on record
B
Medley
0.90 ppb
No federal limits exceeded on record
B
Indian Creek
1.80 ppb
PFAS above the limit at 2 of 2 sampling points
C
Miami
3.10 ppb
PFAS above the limit at 3 of 4 sampling points
C
Hialeah
0.90 ppb
PFAS above the limit at 2 of 3 sampling points
C

⚠ Needs Attention

Florida City
1.20 ppb
PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
D
Miami Beach
7.00 ppb
PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
C
Hialeah Gardens
1.50 ppb
PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
C
Indian Creek
1.80 ppb
PFAS above the limit at 2 of 2 sampling points
C
Miami
3.10 ppb
PFAS above the limit at 3 of 4 sampling points
C

County Lead Level — Median 3.1 ppb

Based on most recent 90th percentile lead tests across all reporting systems

0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb

County median: 3.1 ppb — 20.7% of the federal action level

Systems by Lead Level

Under 5 ppb

5 – 10 ppb

All Cities in Miami-Dade County

Miami 3.10 ppb C

Hialeah 0.90 ppb C

Miami Beach 7.00 ppb C

Kendall 3.10 ppb C

Homestead 2.50 ppb C

Doral 3.10 ppb C

Miami Gardens 3.10 ppb C

Fountainebleau 3.10 ppb C

The Hammocks 3.10 ppb C

Westchester 3.10 ppb C

Kendale Lakes 3.10 ppb C

Tamiami 3.10 ppb C

Country Club 3.10 ppb C

Coral Gables 3.10 ppb C

Cutler Bay 3.10 ppb C

North Miami Beach 2.10 ppb C

North Miami 1.80 ppb C

Princeton 3.10 ppb C

Kendall West 3.10 ppb C

South Miami Heights 3.10 ppb C

Richmond West 3.10 ppb C

West Little River 3.10 ppb C

Aventura 3.10 ppb C

Miami Lakes 3.10 ppb C

Leisure City 3.10 ppb C

Ives Estates 3.10 ppb C

Palmetto Bay 3.10 ppb C

The Crossings 3.10 ppb C

Coral Terrace 3.10 ppb C

Hialeah Gardens 1.50 ppb C

Glenvar Heights 3.10 ppb C

Sweetwater 3.10 ppb C

Pinecrest 3.10 ppb C

Country Walk 3.10 ppb C

Three Lakes 3.10 ppb C

Brownsville 3.10 ppb C

Sunset 3.10 ppb C

Sunny Isles Beach 2.10 ppb C

Key Biscayne 3.10 ppb C

Gladeview 3.10 ppb C

Miami Springs 3.10 ppb C

Ojus 3.10 ppb C

Pinewood 3.10 ppb C

Naranja 3.10 ppb C

Palmetto Estates 3.10 ppb C

Olympia Heights 3.10 ppb C

Florida City 1.20 ppb D

South Miami 3.10 ppb C

Goulds 3.10 ppb C

Westwood Lakes 3.10 ppb C

Miami Shores 3.10 ppb C

West Perrine 3.10 ppb C

Richmond Heights 3.10 ppb C

North Bay Village 0.90 ppb C

West Miami 2.10 ppb C

Surfside 3.40 ppb C

Opa-locka 3.10 ppb C

Palm Springs North 3.10 ppb C

Westview 1.80 ppb C

Bay Harbor Islands 2.00 ppb C

Biscayne Park 1.80 ppb C

Virginia Gardens 1.90 ppb B

El Portal 3.10 ppb C

Bal Harbour 0.70 ppb C

Medley 0.90 ppb B

Homestead Base 3.10 ppb C

Golden Beach 2.10 ppb C

Fisher Island 3.10 ppb C

Indian Creek 1.80 ppb C

About Miami-Dade County Drinking Water

Miami-Dade County is served by 15 water systems covering 69 communities. No community here has an open violation on record.

Of the communities reporting lead results, 69 recorded a detection, with a median of 3.10 ppb — 21% of the federal action level. 0 reported none detected, which means below the laboratory limit rather than an absence of lead.

67 of 69 communities have PFAS above the limits EPA set in 2024, measured as a running annual average at each sampling point. State inspectors recorded no significant deficiencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miami-Dade County tap water safe to drink?▼

No community in Miami-Dade County has an open violation on record. 67 of 69 have PFAS above the federal limit, which is the main open concern.

What is the lead level in Miami-Dade County?▼

Among communities with a detection the median is 3.10 ppb, 21% of the 15 ppb action level. 0 reported none detected and 0 reported no result.

How many water systems serve Miami-Dade County?▼

15 community water systems serve 69 communities here.

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