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Cape Coral, FL (33991): 6 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 93/100
EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Cape Coral)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 33991 in Cape Coral, FL contain 25 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 6 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 6 health-based violations and 19 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0014 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
- Flood 252 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 93/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 33991 in Cape Coral, Florida is mapped to the water system City of Cape Coral (EPA ID: FL5360325). This system provides water to approximately 172,693 people from groundwater sources.
There are 3 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Cape Coral, | FL5360325 | 172,693 | Groundwater |
| Greater Pine Island Water Association | FL5360322 | 15,725 | Groundwater |
| North Charlotte Water Works | FL6084074 | 205 | Groundwater |
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Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 33990 (Cape Coral) - 3 mi - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 33993 (Cape Coral) - 4 mi - 31 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 33904 (Cape Coral) - 4 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 33914 (Cape Coral) - 5 mi - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 33909 (Cape Coral) - 6 mi - 12 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 33906 (Fort Myers) - 7 mi
- 33910 (Cape Coral) - 7 mi
- 33932 (Fort Myers Beach) - 7 mi
- 33994 (Fort Myers) - 7 mi
- 33922 (Bokeelia) - 8 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Cape Coral (FL5360325) on EPA.gov.
5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
Compliance History
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 33991 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (7) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Cape Coral has 252 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 33991 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 25 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 33991 (primary system: City of Cape Coral), including 6 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 33991's water come from?
The recorded water source for City of Cape Coral, a system mapped to ZIP code 33991, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 172,693 people.
How does Cape Coral water compare to the national average?
Cape Coral's Home Safety Score ranks better than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 73% within Florida.
How can I get my water tested in Cape Coral?
If City of Cape Coral supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 33991 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 33991 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0014 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-01). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 33991?
33991 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Lee County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 33991?
FEMA records contain 252 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 33991; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Cape Coral, FL (33991): 6 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 93/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/33991/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 33991
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33990 | Cape Coral, FL | 3.1 mi | A | 7 |
| 33993 | Cape Coral, FL | 3.5 mi | A | 31 |
| 33904 | Cape Coral, FL | 4.5 mi | A | 4 |
| 33914 | Cape Coral, FL | 5.0 mi | A | 6 |
| 33909 | Cape Coral, FL | 6.4 mi | A | 12 |
| 33906 | Fort Myers, FL | 6.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 33910 | Cape Coral, FL | 6.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 33932 | Fort Myers Beach, FL | 6.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 33994 | Fort Myers, FL | 6.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 33922 | Bokeelia, FL | 7.9 mi | A | 2 |
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