Florida · population 3,123
Lead pipes in Biscayne Park, FL
17,898 lines still unidentified
Most of Biscayne Park (population 3,123) gets its water from City of North Miami. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 17,898 of 18,207 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of North Miami's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 98%
- Non-lead 1.7%
Latest lead test for City of North Miami (2023): 1.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of North Miami.
Water systems serving Biscayne Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of North MiamiMain system | 0 | 0 | 17,898 | 0% |
| Mdwasa - Main SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 289,930 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Biscayne Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of North Miami's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Miami Shores289,930 unknown
- North Miami17,898 unknown
- El Portal289,930 unknown
- North Bay480 unknown
- Bay Harbor Islands682 unknown
- North Miami Beach27,785 unknown
- Surfside3 lead + galv. lines
- Bal Harbourno lead reported
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Questions
Does Biscayne Park, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of North Miami still lists 17,898 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Biscayne Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Biscayne Park in City of North Miami's service area (PWSID FL4130977). Mdwasa - Main System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Biscayne Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of North Miami's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Biscayne Park be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of North Miami whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.