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Official Status: March 2026

Is Hialeah tap water safe to drink?

⚠ Caution Advised
C

Use extra caution — Hialeah scores 58/100.

Safety Score
58
out of 100

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Hialeah

Florida

View Florida state report Data updated: Mar 2026

Is Hialeah tap water safe to drink?

Use extra caution — Hialeah scores 58/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Hialeah. We found 77 total violations (24 unresolved).

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Hialeah?

Requirement Status
Recommended
🟡
💡

Expert Advice

Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.

Buying a Filter?

Wondering if Hialeah tap water needs filtering? We break it down.

Baby Formula Safety

Mixing baby formula with Hialeah tap water? Read this first.

Homebuyer's Perspective

If you're house-hunting in Hialeah, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 58/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.

Property Impact: Requires Mitigation

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Compliance Record for Hialeah

77
Violations (5yr)
24
Unresolved
1
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Hialeah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hialeah tap water safe to drink?

Use extra caution — Hialeah scores 58/100.

How many water systems serve Hialeah?

Hialeah is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Hialeah?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Hialeah.

What is the water quality score for Hialeah?

The water quality score for Hialeah is 58 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 1 system serving the city.

What are the top contaminants in Hialeah?

The top contaminants detected in Hialeah include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
58/100
Grade
D
Water Systems
1
Population
238,000

Hialeah Water Quality Summary

Hialeah, FL receives a water quality score of 58/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.

Hialeah's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.

Hialeah's score of 58 is 6 points below the Florida state average of 64, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

For anyone looking to move to or currently residing in this mid-size Florida city, Hialeah's sole municipal water system faces significant hurdles in maintaining quality standards. The local infrastructure must process groundwater drawn from the Southeast coastal region's unique limestone aquifer geology, all while supporting a dense and growing population. Unfortunately, current evaluations show that these collective pressures contribute to water quality that falls considerably short of satisfactory benchmarks. This underperformance highlights the challenges of keeping pace with the demands of the expanding community.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Florida water quality rankings report →

Key Contaminants

Lead (90th percentile)
0.0009 / 0.015 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 0.015 mg/L

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Water Systems Serving Hialeah (1)

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