City of Dania Beach

Municipal water sources include rivers, lakes, streams, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels across land surfaces or through underground layers, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials. It can also pick up substances resulting from animal presence or human activities.

Potential contaminants in source water include:

• Microbial Contaminants: Viruses and bacteria from sewage treatment facilities, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic Contaminants: Salts and metals occurring naturally or resulting from urban runoff, wastewater discharges, oil/gas production, mining, or farming
• Pesticides and Herbicides: Chemical compounds from agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential usage
• Organic Chemical Contaminants: Synthetic and volatile organic compounds from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, urban runoff, and septic systems
• Radioactive Contaminants: Naturally occurring materials or byproducts of oil/gas production and mining activities

The EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems to ensure safety. Similarly, FDA regulations set limits for bottled water contaminants. All municipal water, including bottled varieties, may contain at least trace amounts of some contaminants. This presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk.

For additional information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where do I file water utility disputes?
   Most civil disputes regarding water utilities should be filed with either Superior Court or Justice Court. For matters under $2500, you may use the Small Claims department of Justice Court. For Dania Beach residents, contact either Highland Justice Court or Superior Court of Arizona.
2. How do I report concerns about water quality?
   You can submit concerns in writing to court management. Include your name, reference number, and contact details. You may deliver your complaint in person or mail it to the appropriate local office.
3. What if I need assistance with water-related legal matters?
   If you're dissatisfied with previous assistance, you may file complaints with the appropriate state regulatory body. For criminal matters, consider consulting different legal counsel to explore your options.
4. How do I request special accommodations for water utility hearings?
   The Court provides reasonable accommodations for all parties. Put your needs in writing and submit them to the Court Administrator. Unless you receive a written continuance, you should appear as scheduled.
5. Do I need professional representation for water utility disputes?
   Legal representation is not required for most water utility matters. You may represent yourself if comfortable doing so, or hire professional assistance if preferred.