Lehigh Acres, FL: 70 Violations — 81/100 (2026)
7 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
The water systems supplying Lehigh Acres show a track record of above-average compliance with federal standards — consistently among the better performers in FL.
How Lehigh Acres Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Lehigh Acres, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of water safety grades across Lehigh Acres.
Lehigh Acres Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 70 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0053 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 19% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,617 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.87 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres, FL is covered by 3 major water utilities out of 7 federally tracked systems, each managing its own pipes, treatment processes, and EPA filings. What a household gets from the tap depends on which provider's system serves that address.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Lehigh Acres, Florida (population ~125,030), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 422,177 people region-wide.
7 of 7 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Lehigh Acres: B (81/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Lehigh Acres water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0053 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes 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): 7 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 40 | 7 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 24 | 7 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | 7 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 7 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33936 | B | 10 | 0 | Florida Governmental Utility Authority |
| 33970 | A | 10 | 0 | Florida Governmental Utility Authority |
| 33971 | B | 10 | 0 | Florida Governmental Utility Authority |
| 33972 | B | 10 | 0 | Florida Governmental Utility Authority |
| 33973 | B | 10 | 0 | Florida Governmental Utility Authority |
| 33974 | B | 10 | 0 | Florida Governmental Utility Authority |
| 33976 | B | 10 | 0 | Florida Governmental Utility Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Lehigh Acres
- 33936 [B] — 10 violations
- 33970 [A] — 10 violations
- 33971 [B] — 10 violations
- 33972 [B] — 10 violations
- 33973 [B] — 10 violations
- 33974 [B] — 10 violations
- 33976 [B] — 10 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
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Lehigh Acres
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 Lehigh Acres
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Lehigh Acres'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
Newer construction dominates Lehigh Acres's residential inventory, as reflected in a median build year of 2000. The practical implication is that lead-soldered copper plumbing joints — a pre-1986 standard now federally prohibited — are an exception rather than the rule in this city, though they remain present in the older fraction of the housing stock.
Most homes in Lehigh Acres 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.
Lehigh Acres: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Because property values in Lehigh Acres comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Lehigh Acres are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,100–$2,417 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 19% below the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Lehigh Acres
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.
In Lehigh Acres, the older-stock footprint runs at 19% — a contained slice — and aggregate utility readings land safely under the EPA action mark. That keeps lead off the local priority list, with a one-faucet draw remaining the only direct read on a specific address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Lehigh Acres
The National Flood Insurance Program captures decades of claims at the local level, building a record of cumulative community flood exposure. For Lehigh Acres, that record documents 65 claims and 86% of ZIP codes inside FEMA-designated flood zones. What makes those numbers relevant to water quality is the set of mechanisms flooding activates: heavy precipitation that floods treatment intake zones can introduce contaminants upstream of normal filtration; well casings in low-lying areas can be infiltrated by floodwaters carrying bacteria, sediment, and chemical residue; and distribution system pressure changes during flooding can create backflow conditions. These effects become more probable as flood frequency and magnitude increase — and the NFIP record indicates both are meaningful factors locally.
Lehigh Acres has a moderate flood history with 65 FEMA claims averaging $15,070 per payout. 86% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,617</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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