Home Water Testing in Miami Springs

What gets measured

• Total chlorine: WASD's chloramine residual.
• Hardness: what remains after plant softening.
• pH and total dissolved solids.
• Iron: for irrigation wells, private wells and stain complaints.
• Hot vs. cold: when there's a smell.

Results are written down so you can compare later, for example after installing a system or during WASD's yearly chlorine switch.

Comparing with WASD's report

Because the city's own water system has been inactive since 2008, the report to read is WASD's. Useful 2025 reference points for the main system:

• Chloramine running annual average 2.5 ppm (range not detected to 4.0).
• Sodium up to 33 ppm.
• Fluoride not added since June 6, 2025; natural levels about 0.1 to 0.3 ppm.
• Total trihalomethanes 50 ppb against a limit of 80; haloacetic acids 34 ppb against 60.

For quality questions about the Hialeah and Preston plants, the report lists 786-552-4738.

Older homes and lead

Water can pick up metals from a home's own plumbing. In a city of older houses, it's worth knowing your service line and interior pipe materials. WASD's lead service line inventory is at miamidade.gov/knowyourpipes, and its report lists contacts for lead tap sampling data. If you want lead measured at your tap, use a certified lab. The 2025 report shows lead and copper results from home taps, both within action levels.

Why your tap can differ

The report describes the system. Your tap adds your home's pipes, water heater, any filter you already have, and how long water sits in the lines. A test at your own faucet is what tells you what you're actually drinking and showering in.

In a city where many houses are decades old, those details often explain what you taste or see.

Screening vs. a lab

In-home screening helps choose equipment. A certified lab is needed for bacteria, nitrate, lead, PFAS and other regulated contaminants. The Florida Department of Health recommends private well owners test for bacteria and nitrate at least once a year. See home screening vs. lab analysis.

Jorge can help you read any lab report alongside WASD's numbers.

The visit

Jorge tests the kitchen and a bathroom, looks at the main line and water heater, asks what you've noticed, and walks you through the numbers. You keep the written results, and there's no obligation. See what happens during a home water assessment. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.

Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist