Florida · population 83,251
Lead pipes in Miami Beach, FL
151 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Miami Beach (population 83,251) gets its water from City of Miami Beach. That system reported 57 lead and 94 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,871, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.5% of City of Miami Beach's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for City of Miami Beach (2025): 7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for City of Miami Beach.
Water systems serving Miami Beach
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Miami BeachMain system | 57 | 94 | 0 | 1.5% |
| Indian Creek VillageAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 32 | 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 Miami Beach
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Miami Beach'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
- North Bay480 unknown
- El Portal289,930 unknown
- Miami Shores289,930 unknown
- Miami289,930 unknown
- Surfside3 lead + galv. lines
- Biscayne Park17,898 unknown
- Bay Harbor Islands682 unknown
- Bal Harbourno lead reported
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Questions
Does Miami Beach, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Miami Beach, which serves Miami Beach, reported 57 lead and 94 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Miami Beach?
EPA's service area maps place most of Miami Beach in City of Miami Beach's service area (PWSID FL4130901). Indian Creek Village, Mdwasa - Main System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Miami Beach home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Miami Beach'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 Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.