Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
MIRAMAR (EAST ; WEST) PLANTS
MIRAMAR (EAST ; WEST) PLANTS delivers tap water graded B (78/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 127,700 residents in MIRAMAR, Florida using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Arsenic detected. For questions, the utility can be reached at 954-883-6813.
Is MIRAMAR tap water safe to drink?
MIRAMAR (EAST ; WEST) PLANTS delivers tap water that earns a grade of B (78/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a good rating, with only minor concerns relative to health-based guidelines.
The utility serves 127,700 residents in MIRAMAR, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 7 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Arsenic, Radium, combined (-226 and -228), Chromium (hexavalent), Chlorate. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for MIRAMAR (EAST ; WEST) PLANTS (system ID FL4060925) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 07/01/2025 | Open |
| Ground Water Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 08/01/2024 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 08/01/2024 | Open |
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 04/01/2023 | Open |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2011 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Quick actions for MIRAMAR residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for MIRAMAR (EAST ; WEST) PLANTS.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 14.9 ppb, 249x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 6.93 ppb, 46x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 4.48 ppb, 45x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Arsenic detected
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.175 ppb.
Contact MIRAMAR (EAST ; WEST) PLANTS
Reach the utility directly for service issues, water quality concerns, or to request your Consumer Confidence Report.
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Recommended water filters for MIRAMAR
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
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Reverse osmosis certified for arsenic (NSF/ANSI 58)
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 78/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
14.9 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 249× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
6.93 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 46× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
4.48 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 45× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
0.175 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 44× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
0.71 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 14× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0367 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.8× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
315.5 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.5× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.0987 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.025 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.287 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.664 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
3.25 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
0.167 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
2.0 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.15 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.623 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrite Inorganic |
0.0038 ppm | — | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
MIRAMAR (EAST ; WEST) PLANTS service area
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