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 looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Fort Myers, FL: reliable drinking water, above-average safety record, few violations.
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 in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0015 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 35% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,206 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.87 - above typical levels.
Fort Myers's Water Providers
At present, 3 utilities serve the bulk of Fort Myers, FL's residential water connections out of 4 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 16 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 57 | 11 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 11 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 11 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 10 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP 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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
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
Plumbing risk in residential housing tracks directly to construction era: pre-1986 homes may have lead-soldered copper joints; pre-1970 homes may have lead pipes outright. Fort Myers's median build year of 1993 places the city in a moderate risk zone where neither era dominates the housing inventory. Understanding which side of the 1986 threshold a specific property falls on - and whether it predates 1970 - is the most actionable starting point for a homeowner trying to assess their own tap water exposure.
Most homes in Fort Myers 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Fort Myers
Because property values in Fort Myers comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Fort Myers are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,413–$3,925 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 5% below the Florida average.
Fort Myers: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
After the federal action removing lead-bearing solder from new plumbing took effect, building practice shifted - but 35% of the Fort Myers inventory predates that line. With aggregate samples near or beyond 0.015 mg/L, an in-home check moves out of the optional column into the standard list.
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 <strong>$2,206</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
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