Water Quality in Fort Myers, FL (33936)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 33936.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
27,967
Population
17
Water Systems
47
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)
Lee County Utilities
1 health-basedCape Coral, City Of
1 health-basedCity Of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant
Bonita Springs Utilities
All resolvedPort Labelle
All resolvedClewiston, City Of
All resolvedCity Of Labelle
St Raphael Catholic Church
Palm And Pines Mobile Home Pk
Mirror Lake Country Club
Lehigh Moose Lodge #2266
Meadowlark Campground
All resolvedMirror Lakes Park ; Pool
Fleet Reserve
Trees Camp Wtp
1 health-basedJane'S Resturant
J;M Convenience Store
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Fort Myers (33936) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 47.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.