Water Quality in Fort Myers, FL (33972)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 33972.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

17,285

Population

5

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

Lee County Utilities

1 health-based
Surface water 282,556 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cape Coral, City Of

1 health-based
Groundwater 172,693 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant

Groundwater 92,219 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bonita Springs Utilities

All resolved
Groundwater 76,033 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Alva Country Diner

Groundwater 90 people served
3 violations (5yr)

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Fort Myers (33972) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.

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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.

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.

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