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NORTH MIAMI BEACH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 180,000 people · Florida

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL4131618
Violations
19

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.020 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.005 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
chlorate
652.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

8

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Verify on EPA.gov

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About NORTH MIAMI BEACH

Is NORTH MIAMI BEACH water safe to drink?

NORTH MIAMI BEACH water receives a grade of C (55/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 19 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has NORTH MIAMI BEACH detected?

73 contaminants were tested in NORTH MIAMI BEACH's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NORTH MIAMI BEACH have any EPA violations?

Yes, NORTH MIAMI BEACH has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MON, MR, Other. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does NORTH MIAMI BEACH serve?

NORTH MIAMI BEACH serves approximately 180,000 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: North Miami Beach.

What type of water does NORTH MIAMI BEACH provide?

NORTH MIAMI BEACH sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL4131618.

How does NORTH MIAMI BEACH compare to other utilities in Florida?

NORTH MIAMI BEACH scores 55/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

North Miami Beach