What was found in North Miami's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 745 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 582 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 75.15 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50.05 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 6.255 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.0711 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.2 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.1 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7950 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0450 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0240 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0210 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0210 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0200 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0200 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0080 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF · 89,349 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving North Miami
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTH MIAMI, CITY OF | 89,349 |
Frequently asked questions about North Miami tap water
Is North Miami tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving North Miami. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve North Miami?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for North Miami, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in North Miami's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in North Miami include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.