Cape Coral, FL: 7 Health Violations - Home Safety 96/100
8 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Cape Coral: A.
The model grade is high, but the records on this page include findings worth reviewing.
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Looking at federal compliance records for Cape Coral, FL: the city earns a grade in the top two bands here, and each serving system's violation history can be reviewed individually for what lies behind it.
How Cape Coral Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
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 Home Safety grades across Cape Coral.
Cape Coral Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 33 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 27% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.87.
Water Systems Serving Cape Coral
When a city is linked to 6 water systems, as Cape Coral, FL is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 3 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 8 ZIP codes in Cape Coral, Florida (population ~208,745), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 474,958 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 8 ZIP codes.
6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Cape Coral: A (96/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Cape Coral water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
8 of 8 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 26 | 6 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 17 | 3 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Radionuclides | 15 | 2 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 11 | 6 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 6 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33993 | A | 31 | 7 | Greater Pine Island Water Association |
| 33991 | A | 25 | 6 | City of Cape Coral, |
| 33909 | A | 12 | 2 | Lee County Utilities |
| 33990 | A | 7 | 2 | City of Cape Coral, |
| 33914 | A | 6 | 1 | City of Cape Coral, |
| 33904 | A | 4 | 1 | City of Cape Coral, |
All ZIP Codes in Cape Coral
- 33904 [A] - 4 violations ⚠
- 33909 [A] - 12 violations ⚠
- 33910
- 33914 [A] - 6 violations ⚠
- 33915
- 33990 [A] - 7 violations ⚠
- 33991 [A] - 25 violations ⚠
- 33993 [A] - 31 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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Cape Coral
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
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
Median build year in Cape Coral: 1999; a tap test shows what your own water delivers.
Most homes in Cape Coral were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cape Coral: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Cape Coral, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Cape Coral can be compared with local home values. The $200–$900 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 3% above the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Cape Coral
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
For families with young children in Cape Coral, two area figures are available: pre-1986 construction at about 27%, and a mean of the ZIP codes' 90th-percentile lead results under 0.010 mg/L. Testing water from the tap a child drinks from gives a home-specific result.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Cape Coral
Historical NFIP data for Cape Coral contains 7,994 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $82,369. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 86% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
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. The $400 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cape Coral, FL