City of Hialeah

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS: While the Safe Drinking Water Act aims to protect all consumers throughout their lives, certain individuals may face higher risks from microbial contaminants. These vulnerable groups include people with weakened immune systems such as cancer patients undergoing treatment, those with HIV/AIDS or other immune disorders, organ transplant recipients, and sometimes elderly individuals and infants. These residents should consult their healthcare providers about whether special precautions, including boiling water, are necessary.

The USEPA/CDC provides guidelines on reducing infection risks from cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants through their Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. To ensure tap water safety, the Environmental Protection Agency establishes regulations limiting certain contaminant levels in public water systems. Similarly, the FDA regulates bottled water contaminants to provide equivalent public protection.

The presence of contaminants doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, call the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or visit www.epa.gov/safewater.

LEAD IN WATER STATEMENT: Elevated lead levels can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water primarily comes from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Hialeah Department of Public Works provides quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When water sits unused for several hours, minimize lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If concerned about lead, consider having your water tested. Information about lead in water, testing methods, and exposure reduction is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead/index.html.

SERVICE AREA: The City of Hialeah Department of Public Works serves over 230,500 residents across a twenty-three square-mile area. Our service area includes the City of Hialeah and portions of unincorporated Miami-Dade County, with emergency interconnections to Hialeah Gardens and Miami-Dade County. The Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant provides 7.5 million gallons daily to northwest Hialeah residents, while southeast Hialeah receives water from Miami-Dade County's John E. Preston Water Treatment Plant.

The CDC provides essential information about waterborne diseases and how to protect yourself from common water contaminants. Their resources explain how different pollutants affect human health and offer practical prevention strategies for Hialeah residents concerned about water quality.

1. How often is Hialeah's municipal water tested? Water is tested daily for basic parameters and regularly for all regulated contaminants according to EPA schedules.
2. What causes water hardness in Hialeah? The groundwater source naturally contains dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium that create hardness.
3. Should I filter my tap water? While Hialeah's water meets safety standards, home filtration can address aesthetic concerns and further reduce certain contaminants.