Notice of Lead Status

New state and federal laws require us to inventory the water service lines in our service area. A service line is the underground pipe that carries water from the water main, likely in the street, into your home or building. The City of North Miami owns the portion of the water service line from the water main to the property line, and the property owners own the portion of the water service line from their property line to their tap. We are required to notify consumers annually if their service line material is unknown. All service lines that are unknown will be identified as suspected lead service lines.

water service lineTypical water service line configuration of a water service line connecting the water main in the
street to the interior plumbing of a home.

Our records indicate that all or a portion of your water service line material is unknown but could be made of lead. If you believe your service line material is incorrectly categorized, please contact us to assist with material verification. 

What Does This Mean?

It is important to confirm the material of your water service line. If your water service line is made of lead, the lead can be released into drinking water over time. Lead exposure can result in adverse health effects to humans. You can update our records on the materials of your service line by submitting your service line material to our online survey, If you are unsure how to locate your service line or identify the material, please visit our website for instructions or contact us for more information. 

What Is Being Done?

The City of North Miami is working to replace the utility-owned portion of lead service lines. If your water service line contains lead, we will contact you with information on replacement options. We are required to replace the utility-owned portion of a lead service line when the property owner notifies us they are replacing their portion of the lead service line.

If your service line is made of lead and you are planning to replace it, please contact the City Public Works Department by phone at 305-895-9838 or by email at NoMi-LCRR@northmiamifl.gov prior to replacement so that we can coordinate our efforts. You may also contact us for information on our lead service line replacement program, including financing opportunities available to assist you.