Florida · 23 community water systems
Lead pipes in Miami-Dade County, FL
23 community water systems serving Miami-Dade County reported 104 lead and 187 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 390,802 of unknown material. The most are in City of Miami Beach.
<0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 42%
Water systems serving Miami-Dade County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Miami BeachMiami Beach | 57 | 94 | 0 | 1.5% |
| Fkaa J. Robert Dean W.T.P.Florida City | 0 | 85 | 1,372 | 0.2% |
| City of Opa LockaOpa Locka | 44 | 0 | 6,395 | 0.7% |
| Americana VillageMiami | 1 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| Town of MedleyMedley | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1.0% |
| Town of SurfsideSurfside | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Mdwasa - Main SystemMiami | 0 | 0 | 289,930 | 0% |
| City of HialeahHialeah | 0 | 0 | 28,882 | 0% |
| North Miami BeachNorth Miami Beach | 0 | 0 | 27,785 | 0% |
| City of North MiamiNorth Miami | 0 | 0 | 17,898 | 0% |
| City of HomesteadHomestead | 0 | 0 | 10,736 | 0% |
| Mdwasa/Rex UtilitiesMiami | 0 | 0 | 6,417 | 0% |
| Town of Bay Harbor IslandsBay Harbor Islands | 0 | 0 | 682 | 0% |
| City of North Bay VillageNorth Bay Village | 0 | 0 | 480 | 0% |
| Silver Palm Mobile HomesMiami | 0 | 0 | 112 | 0% |
| Rex Utilities Inc/RedavoHomestead | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0% |
| Indian Creek VillageMiami Beach | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Dade Juvenile Residential FacilityFlorida City | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Hialeah GardensHialeah Gardens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Florida CityFlorida City | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| City of West MiamiWest Miami | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bal Harbour VillageBal Harbour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Village of Virginia GardensVirginia Gardens | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Miami-Dade County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Miami-Dade County reported 104 lead and 187 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 390,802 of unknown material.
Which Miami-Dade County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Miami Beach (151), Fkaa J. Robert Dean W.T.P. (85), City of Opa Locka (44).
How do I check my home in Miami-Dade County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.