💧 Florida Keys Drinking Water FAQs for Vacationers

(Including Marathon, Key Colony Beach & Key West)

🤔 Can I drink the tap water in the Florida Keys?

Question: “Is the water safe to drink in the Florida Keys?” → Yes, it’s clean and safe.

Yes, the tap water in the Florida Keys is safe to drink.
The Florida Keys' water supply is treated, monitored, and tested regularly by Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) to meet federal and state health standards. It’s the same public water system that serves Miami-Dade County—fresh, filtered, and reliable.

At Florida Keys Villas, we provide clean, safe tap water at all our vacation homes in Marathon and Key Colony Beach, so you can drink with confidence or fill your reusable water bottle for the beach.

🚰 Where does the Florida Keys get its drinking water?

The Florida Keys' drinking water comes from the mainland of Florida—specifically the Biscayne Aquifer, located in Miami-Dade County. The water travels 130+ miles through an 18-inch pipeline all the way down the Keys, maintained by the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority.

• It is treated and filtered before it arrives at homes in the Keys.
• It is NOT well water or desalinated ocean water.
• It’s the same high-quality municipal water used in most of South Florida.

Fun fact: This engineering marvel is why even the most remote parts of the Keys—including Marathon and Key West—have access to consistent, clean water.

💦 Does Key West have clean water?

Question: “Is Key West drinking water clean?” → Yes, it meets all safety standards.

Yes—Key West has clean, safe drinking water.
Like the rest of the Florida Keys, Key West receives its water from the mainland via the FKAA pipeline. The water is tested frequently and meets all EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards.

🏝️ What about the drinking water in Marathon and Key Colony Beach?

Questing: “Is the water in vacation rentals safe to drink?” → Yes, especially at Florida Keys Villas homes.

Marathon and Key Colony Beach also enjoy clean, safe drinking water delivered by the same FKAA pipeline. Whether you’re brushing your teeth, filling a cooler, or cooking your fresh-caught fish at your rental, you can trust the tap water to be fresh and clean.

At Florida Keys Villas, we make sure your home is ready with cold water on tap, filtered ice makers (in many homes), and clean, food-safe kitchens.

Ready to Book Your Trip?

Enjoy clean water, ocean breezes, and the comforts of home when you book direct at FloridaKeysVillas.com. We provide family-friendly, waterfront vacation homes in Marathon and Key Colony Beach with fully equipped kitchens, filtered water, and plenty of chilled ice for your cooler.