CITY REPORT FL HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 22

Lehigh Acres, FL: 22 Health Violations - Home Safety 67/100

7 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Lehigh Acres: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

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Lehigh Acres earns a C grade for FL; check the EPA record for the system that serves your address.

How Lehigh Acres Compares

Lehigh Acres67/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

7
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems
6
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 67
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$273K
Median Home Value
$675
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Lehigh Acres Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 54 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0053 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 19% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $675 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.87.

Water Systems Serving Lehigh Acres

Counting every public water system linked to Lehigh Acres, FL in federal data gives 7. The list below keeps the 3 largest by reported population served, a figure that covers each system's whole service area rather than the city alone. A household's own supplier is named on its water bill.

Overview

We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Lehigh Acres, Florida (population ~125,030), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 422,014 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 7 ZIP codes.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 22 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Lehigh Acres: C (67/100)

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

Lehigh Acres water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0053 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

7 of 7 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
E. coli Microbiological 40 6
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 32 4
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 28 3
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 21 3
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 7 3

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
33936 C 26 17 Florida Governmental Utility Authority
33972 — 26 17 Florida Governmental Utility Authority
33974 — 24 4 Florida Governmental Utility Authority
33971 — 14 1 Florida Governmental Utility Authority
33973 — 11 0 Florida Governmental Utility Authority
33976 — 5 0 Gateway Services District

All ZIP Codes in Lehigh Acres

  • 33936 [C] - 26 violations ⚠
  • 33970
  • 33971 - 14 violations ⚠
  • 33972 - 26 violations ⚠
  • 33973 - 11 violations recorded for mapped water systems
  • 33974 - 24 violations ⚠
  • 33976 - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Lehigh Acres

9.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.8%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 9.2% ↓
Diabetes 14.5% ↑
Mental Health 14.8% ↓

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Lehigh Acres

E. coli 40 violations
Microbiological
Gastrointestinal illness, potentially fatal
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 32 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 28 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Lehigh Acres's Housing Stock?

2000
Median Build Year
19%
Built Before 1986
6%
Built Before 1970
PEX or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

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

If your home in Lehigh Acres predates 1986, testing the tap is the direct way to learn about lead; the median build year of 2000 cannot answer that for you.

2000
Median Year Built
19%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
6%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (6%) 1970–1986 (13%) Post-1986 (81%)

Most homes in Lehigh Acres 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.

Lehigh Acres: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for Lehigh Acres lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.

Median Home Value
$272,800
Est. Remediation
$675
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Lehigh Acres can be compared with local home values. The $363–$1,475 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 19% below the Florida average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Lehigh Acres

19%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0053
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

A tap test is the direct way to learn the lead level in a given Lehigh Acres home; 19% of local housing predates 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Lehigh Acres

65
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$30,945
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
17%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Lehigh Acres contains 65 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $30,945. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 17% 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 $675 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.

What You Can Do in Lehigh Acres

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For E. coli, listed in the water-quality records for Lehigh Acres: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Lehigh Acres, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Lehigh Acres, FL?
Lehigh Acres has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 54 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Lehigh Acres?
EPA records list 54 EPA violations, including 22 health-based violations for Lehigh Acres water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 7 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Lehigh Acres water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Lehigh Acres is 0.0053 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Lehigh Acres compare to Florida average?
Lehigh Acres has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100, which is below the Florida state average of 80/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Lehigh Acres?
Our records map 7 water systems to 7 ZIP codes in Lehigh Acres. The related population figure in our data is approximately 125,030 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Lehigh Acres?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Lehigh Acres: $675; modeled range $363 to $1,475. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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