Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
HIALEAH, CITY OF
HIALEAH, CITY OF delivers tap water graded D (56/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 238,000 residents in HIALEAH, Florida using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 305-556-3800.
Is HIALEAH tap water safe to drink?
HIALEAH, CITY OF delivers tap water that earns a grade of D (56/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a below-average rating, with multiple concerns including pfas contamination.
The utility serves 238,000 residents in HIALEAH, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 16 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic acid, Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Trichloroacetic acid, Dibromoacetic acid, Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA), Radium, combined (-226 and -228), Chromium (hexavalent), Dibromochloromethane, Chlorate. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for HIALEAH, CITY OF.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 1.12 ppt, 1120x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 37.4 ppb, 624x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 30.0 ppb, 300x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for HIALEAH
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
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Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 56/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
10.1 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
1.12 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 1120× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
37.4 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 624× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
30.0 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 300× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
18.2 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 91× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
10.8 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 72× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
7.06 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 71× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
1.78 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 59× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
1.44 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 24× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
9.38 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 23× over |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
1.56 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | 17× over |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) Other |
12.5 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 13× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
0.4 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 8.0× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.066 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.3× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
0.174 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.7× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
286.7 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.4× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.13 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorite Disinfection byproduct |
14.9 ppb | 50.0 | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.0455 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
2.95 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
1.56 ppb | 25.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
1.08 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
2.04 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
8.76 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.83 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
8.28 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
7.9 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
2.8 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
2.24 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.274 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.49 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Lithium Other |
9.83 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
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