City of Opa Locka

Sources of municipal water, including bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels across land surfaces or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials, and can pick up substances from animal presence or human activity.

Potential contaminants in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants such as viruses and bacteria from sewage treatment facilities, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants like salts and metals that occur naturally or result from urban runoff, industrial wastewater, oil and gas production, or farming
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential usage
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic compounds from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, urban runoff, and septic systems
• Radioactive contaminants that may be naturally occurring or result from oil/gas production and mining activities

To ensure water safety, the EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. The FDA sets similar standards for bottled water to provide equivalent public health protection. All water, including bottled varieties, may contain small amounts of contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Bottled water can cost up to 1,500 times more than municipal water. During emergencies like hurricanes, bottled water becomes an essential drinking source.

For Residents with Special Health Concerns: Some individuals may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than the general population. Immunocompromised persons—including cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune disorders, some elderly individuals, and infants—may face higher infection risks. These individuals should consult healthcare providers about their drinking water. EPA/CDC guidelines on reducing Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminant risks are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Welcome to Southlake Utilities, Inc! Below are frequently asked questions about our organization and services. Please note that while we strive to maintain accurate information, all details provided are subject to change without notice.

1. Where is the Southlake Utilities, Inc. office located?
2. What are your office hours? We operate Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Customers can make after-hours payments using the drop box located inside the door.
3. What is your phone number and fax number?
4. What is the after-hours emergency number?
5. What areas do you provide water and wastewater services to?
6. What documentation do I need to bring to establish water and wastewater services?