As you are aware, we buy our water from Miami-Dade County which is distributed to you through the City's own system. The Biscayne Aquifer, an underground geological formation where water is stored, is the sole source of water for Miami-Dade County. It has been a reliable source of supply since the early 1920's. The City of Hialeah purchases, on average, over 24 million gallons per day which are distributed to the City's residents and businesses.
Customers judge the quality of their drinking water based on taste and appearance.
At times our water may originate from a region of the Biscayne Aquifer, which contains natural organic material, caused by decaying vegetation. These natural substances increase the color of the water. Although the water may have a yellow tint, there is no harm associated with the color. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk.