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Miami Beach, FL
MDWASA - MAIN SYSTEM

Is Miami Beach tap water safe to drink?

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

Can you drink the tap water in Miami Beach?

Miami Beach tap water has 25 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including 6:2 FTS at 25,8× the limit (tested May 2024). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

Recommended for Miami Beach tap water
Water filter for Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach. Fastest way to reduce exposure.
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The health risk for Miami Beach

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, PFBS, PFHpA, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.
6:2 FTS concentration (µg/L) May 2024
0 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 0.2 µg/L
0.129 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.005 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
2478% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.005 µg/L | Your water: 0.129 µg/L
Certified Filters for Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach 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: May 2024 · Hialeah WTP		 0.129 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 2478% above limit
6:2 FTS
Tested: February 2024 · Consecutive Connection		 0.089 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 1680% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: May 2024 · Hialeah WTP		 0.044 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 1363% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: February 2024 · Consecutive Connection		 0.027 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 800% above limit
PFOS
Tested: May 2024 · Hialeah WTP		 0.030 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 648% above limit
View all tested compounds

Consecutive Connection · Tested: February 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
6:2 FTS 0.089 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 1680% above limit
PFPeA 0.027 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 800% above limit
PFOS 0.024 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 500% above limit
PFHpA 0.011 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 267% above limit
PFOA 0.008 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 95% above limit
PFBS 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 17% above limit
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 6% above limit
PFHxS 0.006 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 56% of limit
PFHxA 0.028 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.9% of limit
PFBA 0.015 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
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

Hialeah WTP · Tested: May 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
6:2 FTS 0.129 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 2478% above limit
PFPeA 0.044 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 1363% above limit
PFOS 0.030 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 648% above limit
PFHpA 0.020 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 557% above limit
PFOA 0.011 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 167% above limit
8:2 FTS 0.010 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 92% above limit
PFBS 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 43% above limit
PFHxS 0.008 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 82% of limit
PFNA 0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 47% of limit
PFHxA 0.053 µg/L 3 µg/L 2% of limit
PFBA 0.019 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

Preston WTP · Tested: May 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOS 0.016 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 300% above limit
PFPeA 0.010 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 233% above limit
6:2 FTS 0.008 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 58% above limit
PFBS 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 33% above limit
PFHpA 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 33% above limit
PFOA 0.005 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 20% above limit
PFHxS 0.003 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 30% of limit
PFHxA 0.008 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.3% of limit
PFBA 0.012 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
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
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
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

Alexander Orr WTP · Tested: May 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA 0.011 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 267% above limit
PFOS 0.011 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 175% above limit
PFBS 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 53% above limit
PFHpA 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 23% above limit
PFOA 0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 10% above limit
PFHxA 0.007 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.2% of limit
PFBA 0.011 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
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

Hialeah RO PLant · Tested: May 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
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
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 (6:2 FTS: 0,005 µg/L)
Last tested May 2024
Last page update 2026-03-31

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