Florida · population 487,014
Lead pipes in Miami, FL
289,930 lines still unidentified
Most of Miami (population 487,014) gets its water from Mdwasa - Main System. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 289,930 of 469,589 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Mdwasa - Main System'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 62%
- Non-lead 38%
Latest lead test for Mdwasa - Main System (2023): 3.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Mdwasa - Main System.
Water systems serving Miami
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mdwasa - Main SystemMain system | 0 | 0 | 289,930 | 0% |
| Americana VillageAlso serves parts of the city | 1 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| Mdwasa/Rex UtilitiesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 6,417 | 0% |
| Silver Palm Mobile HomesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 112 | 0% |
| City of Miami BeachServes nearby areas | 57 | 94 | 0 | 1.5% |
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
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mdwasa - Main System'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 Beach151 lead + galv. lines
- El Portal289,930 unknown
- West Miamino lead reported
- Miami Springs289,930 unknown
- Virginia Gardensno lead reported
- North Bay480 unknown
- Key Biscayne289,930 unknown
- Miami Shores289,930 unknown
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Questions
Does Miami, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Mdwasa - Main System still lists 289,930 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Miami?
EPA's service area maps place most of Miami in Mdwasa - Main System's service area (PWSID FL4130871). Americana Village, Mdwasa/Rex Utilities, Silver Palm Mobile Homes, City of Miami Beach also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Miami home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mdwasa - Main System'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 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 Mdwasa - Main System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.