Cape Coral, FL: 7 Health Violations - Home Safety 96/100
8 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Cape Coral: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
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
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 in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.002 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.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
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 | 26 | 6 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 17 | 3 |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 15 | 2 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 11 | 6 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 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). 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.
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 <strong>$1,988</strong> 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