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Hialeah, FL
HIALEAH, CITY OF

Is Hialeah tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: August 2024
Action Advised
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested August 2024

Can you drink the tap water in Hialeah?

Hialeah tap water has 11 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including 6:2 FTS at 18,2× the limit (tested August 2024). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

Recommended for Hialeah tap water
Water filter for Hialeah tap water: Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
Contaminants above EPA limits detected in Hialeah. Fastest way to reduce exposure.
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The health risk for Hialeah

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
  • 6:2 FTS, 8:2 FTS, lithium, PFBS, PFHpA, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.
6:2 FTS concentration (µg/L) August 2024
0 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 0.1 µg/L
0.091 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.005 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
1722% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.005 µg/L | Your water: 0.091 µg/L
Certified Filters for Hialeah Tap Water

6:2 FTS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

Water filter recommendation for Hialeah tap water: Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
Best for renters or quick setup. No installation needed.
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Water filter recommendation for Hialeah tap water: Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System
Under-sink RO system
Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System
8-stage tankless RO system certified to NSF/ANSI 58, reduces 1,000+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, and nitrates.
Best for homeowners. Heavy-duty filtration for long-term protection.
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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
6:2 FTS
Tested: August 2024 · Miami Dade (Hialeah TP)		 0.091 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 1722% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: August 2024 · Miami Dade (Hialeah TP)		 0.037 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 1130% above limit
PFOS
Tested: August 2024 · Miami Dade (Hialeah TP)		 0.028 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 590% above limit
lithium
Tested: January 2024 · COH RO WTP		 59.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 490% above limit
PFHpA
Tested: August 2024 · Miami Dade (Hialeah TP)		 0.015 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 390% above limit
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Miami Dade (Hialeah TP) · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
6:2 FTS 0.091 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 1722% above limit
PFPeA 0.037 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 1130% above limit
PFOS 0.028 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 590% above limit
PFHpA 0.015 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 390% above limit
PFOA 0.010 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 155% above limit
PFBS 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 70% above limit
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 10% above limit
PFHxS 0.006 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 65% of limit
PFNA 0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 43% of limit
PFHxA 0.035 µg/L 3 µg/L 1% of limit
PFBA 0.017 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.3% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Miami Dade (Preston TP) · Tested: January 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOS 0.013 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 235% above limit
PFPeA 0.007 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 143% above limit
PFBS 0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 10% above limit
PFHxA 0.006 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.2% of limit
PFBA 0.009 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.2% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

COH RO WTP · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium 59.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 490% above limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (lithium: 10 µg/L)
Last tested August 2024
Last page update 2026-03-31

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