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Miami Beach, FL: 40 Violations - Home Safety 65/100

7 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Miami Beach: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Within Miami Beach, the records summarized for FL produce a C grade - a middle reading that calls for checking the specific system at your address.

How Miami Beach Compares

Miami Beach65/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

7
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems
5
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 65
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$741K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Water Quality Map: Miami Beach, FL

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Score Distribution

Safety grade breakdown for Miami Beach's 5 ZIP codes.

A
0
B
0
C
5
D
0
F
0

Key Facts for Miami Beach Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 40 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0063 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 67% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.77.

Miami Beach's Water Providers

Sorted by reported population served, the top 3 of 7 public water systems mapped to Miami Beach, FL appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Miami Beach, Florida (population ~105,205), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 2,680,730 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 7 ZIP codes.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Miami Beach: C (65/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Miami Beach water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0063 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

7 of 7 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 40 5
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 35 5
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 30 5
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 7 2
Nitrate Inorganic 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
33154 C 24 0 Surfside, Town of
33109 C 20 0 City of Miami Beach,
33139 C 20 0 City of Miami Beach,
33141 C 16 0 City of Miami Beach,
33140 C 14 0 City of Miami Beach,

All ZIP Codes in Miami Beach

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Miami Beach Community Health Snapshot

8.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
15.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.4%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 8.5% ↓
Diabetes 15.4% ↑
Mental Health 14.4% ↓

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Miami Beach's Water?

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 40 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 35 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Revised Total Coliform Rule 30 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Miami Beach Infrastructure Age

1968
Median Build Year
67%
Built Before 1986
42%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 67% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

If you live in one of the pre-1986 homes in Miami Beach, a certified lab test for lead is the direct way to learn what your tap delivers; the median build year of 1968 is only context.

1968
Median Year Built
67%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
42%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (42%) 1970–1986 (25%) Post-1986 (33%)

Over half of homes in Miami Beach were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Miami Beach

Relative to home values, Miami Beach remediation estimates run low.

Median Home Value
$741,400
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Miami Beach can be compared with local home values. The $400–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 119% above the Florida average.

Miami Beach: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

67%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0063
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Miami Beach: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

3,885
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$30,068
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Miami Beach contains 3,885 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $30,068. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $600 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

What You Can Do in Miami Beach

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), listed in the water-quality records for Miami Beach: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 67% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Miami Beach, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Miami Beach, FL?
Miami Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 40 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Miami Beach?
EPA records list 40 EPA violations for Miami Beach water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 7 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Miami Beach water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Miami Beach is 0.0063 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Miami Beach compare to Florida average?
Miami Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100, which is below the Florida state average of 80/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Miami Beach?
Our records map 7 water systems to 7 ZIP codes in Miami Beach. The related population figure in our data is approximately 105,205 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Miami Beach?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Miami Beach: $600; modeled range $400 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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