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.
Your top priority: consider a certified water filter (22 health violations on record). NSF certified filters →
Lehigh Acres shows moderate tap water quality for FL - some areas carry documented EPA violations while others meet standards without issues.
How Lehigh Acres Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Lehigh Acres Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 54 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.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
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 | 6 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 32 | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 28 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 21 | 3 |
| Stage 1 DBP 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
- 33974 - 24 violations ⚠
- 33976 - 5 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 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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Lehigh Acres
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 <strong>$1,617</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.
What You Can Do in Lehigh Acres
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Total Coliform can reduce the most common contaminant found in Lehigh Acres's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
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