Cape Coral, FL: 8 Health Violations — 83/100 (2026)
8 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water monitoring data for Cape Coral shows a consistently clean picture in FL — few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
How Cape Coral Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Cape Coral, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of water safety grades across Cape Coral.
Cape Coral Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 216 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 27% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,988 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.87 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Cape Coral
Residential addresses in Cape Coral, FL are served by 3 primary water providers out of 6 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 8 ZIP codes in Cape Coral, Florida (population ~208,745), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 474,873 people region-wide.
8 of 8 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Cape Coral: B (83/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Cape Coral water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0014 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 8 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 99 | 8 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 90 | 8 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 9 | 8 |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 9 | 8 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 8 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33904 | B | 27 | 1 | City of Cape Coral, |
| 33909 | A | 27 | 1 | City of Cape Coral, |
| 33910 | A | 27 | 1 | City of Cape Coral, |
| 33914 | B | 27 | 1 | City of Cape Coral, |
| 33915 | A | 27 | 1 | City of Cape Coral, |
| 33990 | B | 27 | 1 | City of Cape Coral, |
| 33991 | B | 27 | 1 | City of Cape Coral, |
| 33993 | B | 27 | 1 | City of Cape Coral, |
All ZIP Codes in Cape Coral
- 33904 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33909 [A] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33910 [A] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33914 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33915 [A] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33990 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33991 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33993 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Cape Coral
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Cape Coral
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Cape Coral's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Cape Coral has a newer housing profile — median build year 1999, placing most homes after the 1986 lead-solder ban.
Most homes in Cape Coral were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cape Coral: Remediation Cost in Perspective
When remediation costs are measured against Cape Coral home values, the resulting ratio is in the low tier — addressing documented water and safety issues here claims only a minor fraction of typical equity, and most homeowners are in a position where the financial commitment is straightforward rather than a material burden on their household budget.
Remediation costs in Cape Coral are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,325–$3,175 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 3% above the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Cape Coral
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Where pre-rule stock represents a smaller fraction of the inventory — 27% across Cape Coral — the structural drivers of household exposure run thinner. Aggregate readings under the federal benchmark reinforce that picture, with one-home draws remaining the only direct measurement for a specific address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Cape Coral
Because Cape Coral's NFIP claim count reaches 7993 and 88% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA-designated flood zones, flood exposure here operates differently than it does in lower-claim communities. In areas with isolated flood events, water-quality infrastructure can typically absorb the stress and recover between events. In communities with repeated high-volume flooding, treatment plants face recurring overload conditions, private wells in FEMA-designated zones accumulate repeated infiltration episodes, and distribution systems experience repeated pressure events that can drive backflow. The claim record for this area points to that second category: a flood environment where water infrastructure stress is periodic and documented, not theoretical.
Cape Coral has a significant flood history with 7,993 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $103,872 per claim. With 88% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,988</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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