Fort Myers, FL: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 81/100
16 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Fort Myers: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Based on available records, Fort Myers, FL holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.
How Fort Myers Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Fort Myers, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Fort Myers's 11 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Fort Myers Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 14 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0015 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 35% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $755 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.87.
Fort Myers's Water Providers
The 3 largest of 4 systems connected with Fort Myers, FL are listed below.
- B
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 16 ZIP codes in Fort Myers, Florida (population ~277,374), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 421,624 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 11 of 16 ZIP codes.
11 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Fort Myers: B (81/100)
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
Fort Myers water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0015 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 11 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
16 of 16 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 | 57 | 11 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 11 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 11 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 10 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 9 | 8 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33913 | B | 14 | 1 | City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant |
| 33901 | A | 9 | 1 | City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant |
| 33905 | B | 9 | 1 | Lee County Utilities |
| 33907 | B | 9 | 1 | Lee County Utilities |
| 33912 | B | 9 | 1 | Lee County Utilities |
| 33916 | B | 9 | 1 | City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant |
| 33919 | B | 9 | 1 | Lee County Utilities |
| 33966 | B | 9 | 1 | City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant |
| 33908 | B | 3 | 1 | Lee County Utilities |
| 33965 | B | 3 | 1 | Lee County Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in Fort Myers
- 33900
- 33901 [A] - 9 violations ⚠
- 33902
- 33905 [B] - 9 violations ⚠
- 33906
- 33907 [B] - 9 violations ⚠
- 33908 [B] - 3 violations ⚠
- 33911
- 33912 [B] - 9 violations ⚠
- 33913 [B] - 14 violations ⚠
- 33916 [B] - 9 violations ⚠
- 33919 [B] - 9 violations ⚠
- 33965 [B] - 3 violations ⚠
- 33966 [B] - 9 violations ⚠
- 33967 [B] - 3 violations ⚠
- 33994
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.
Fort Myers Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Fort Myers's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Fort Myers Infrastructure Age
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
1993 is the median build year in Fort Myers, and the age breakdown below shows how much of the housing predates 1986.
Most homes in Fort Myers 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Fort Myers
Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Fort Myers stays at or under the 1% mark.
Estimated remediation costs in Fort Myers can be compared with local home values. The $423–$1,327 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 5% below the Florida average.
Fort Myers: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Fort Myers: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Fort Myers contains 13,420 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $104,804. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 91% 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 $755 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 Fort Myers, FL