Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
MIAMI BEACH, CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, CITY OF delivers tap water graded F (46/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 100,000 residents in MIAMI BEACH, Florida using groundwater (purchased). 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; Arsenic detected. For questions, the utility can be reached at 786-295-6861.
Is MIAMI BEACH tap water safe to drink?
MIAMI BEACH, CITY OF delivers tap water that earns a grade of F (46/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a poor rating, with significant contamination concerns and/or recent violations.
The utility serves 100,000 residents in MIAMI BEACH, drawing from groundwater (purchased).
Public testing data identifies 20 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)*, Arsenic*, Dichloroacetic acid, Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Trichloroacetic acid, Dibromoacetic acid, Bromodichloromethane, 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Chloroform, Dibromochloromethane, Chromium (hexavalent), 8:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (8:2 FTSA), Radium, combined (-226 and -228)*, Uranium*, 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.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for MIAMI BEACH, CITY OF (system ID FL4130901) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2008 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 05/01/2024 | Open |
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 07/01/2023 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
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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 MIAMI BEACH, CITY OF.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)*, Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) 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 2.8 ppt, 2800x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 34.6 ppb, 577x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 35.4 ppb, 354x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Arsenic detected
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.5 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for MIAMI BEACH
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Filter certified for PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58)
$180-$750Reverse osmosis and some carbon block filters reduce PFAS. Look for certification to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA/PFOS.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
Reverse osmosis certified for arsenic (NSF/ANSI 58)
$429-$599Reverse osmosis certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for arsenic is the most reliable home option.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 46/100 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 |
12.0 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
2.8 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 2800× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
34.6 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 577× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
35.4 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 354× over |
| Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)* PFAS |
0.929 ppt | 0.006 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 155× over |
| Arsenic* Heavy metal |
0.5 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 125× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
24.6 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 123× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
17.5 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 117× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
6.66 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 67× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
1.6 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 53× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
2.74 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 46× over |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) Other |
44.5 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 45× over |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
3.9 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | 43× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
13.4 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 33× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
1.57 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 16× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.112 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 5.6× over |
| 8:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (8:2 FTSA) Other |
2.65 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.7× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228)* Radiological |
0.12 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 2.4× over |
| Uranium* Radiological |
0.54 pCi/L | 0.43 | 20.0 | 30 | 30 | 0.43 | — | 1.3× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
229.7 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.1× over |
| Nitrate* Inorganic |
0.0808 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.096 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
0.096 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
2.0 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
1.02 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
2.52 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
3.65 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum* Heavy metal |
10.1 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Barium* Heavy metal |
10.0 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
14.0 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
13.5 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Selenium* Heavy metal |
0.333 ppb | 30.0 | 50.0 | 20 | 40 | 30 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
7.5 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
5.5 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.0698 ppb | 25.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
1.75 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.327 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorodifluoromethane* Other |
0.152 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chromium (total)* Heavy metal |
0.167 ppb | — | 100.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride* Inorganic |
0.654 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrite* Inorganic |
0.0457 ppm | — | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | 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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