City of Hallandale Beach

Sources of Municipal Water: The sources of tap water (both municipal and bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels across land or through soil, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials, and can absorb substances from animal 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, industrial discharge, oil and gas production, or farming
• Pesticides and Herbicides: From various sources including agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses
• Organic Chemical Contaminants: By-products of industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, urban runoff, and septic systems
• Radioactive Contaminants: Naturally occurring or resulting from oil/gas production and mining

To ensure tap water safety, the EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. The FDA sets similar standards for bottled water. All drinking water, including bottled varieties, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants, which doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk.

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

Community Involvement: You're invited to participate in Town Commission meetings to voice your concerns about your water supply. Please call (954) 457-1300 or visit the City's website at https://hallandalebeachfl.gov/calendar.asp?CID=29,14 for meeting schedules and additional information.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I submit a utility permit application?

   Visit the MyGovernmentOnline website. Hover over "Permits & Licensing," select "Apply Online," choose Temple as the Jurisdiction and Permit as the Project Type. Follow the prompts to complete your application.

2. How do I submit a planning application?

   Go to MyGovernmentOnline, hover over "Planning & Zoning," click "Apply Online," select Temple as Jurisdiction and Planning and Zoning as Project Type. Choose "Planning Department Universal Application" and complete all required fields.

3. How can I add myself as a contractor to an existing permit?

   On MyGovernmentOnline, select "Permits & Licensing," then "Apply Online." Choose "Add a permit to an existing project," search for the correct permit by address or number, click "Details" and then "Select." Complete the required information.

4. How do I verify my phone number in my account?

   Click "My Account" at the top of the MyGovernmentOnline page and scroll to the "My Numbers" section to check and verify your phone information.

5. How do I schedule an inspection online?

   Click "My Account," scroll to "My Permits," and use the "Request" button next to the relevant permit to schedule your inspection.

For additional help, access MyGovernmentOnline's manual at https://www.mygovernmentonline.org/ by clicking the "Help" link in the top right corner of their website.