Health Violations Found FL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Bonita Springs Utilities

EPA ID: FL5360025 · 76,033 people served · 8 ZIP codes

While corrective steps may be in progress, Bonita Springs Utilities currently shows 3 EPA violations unresolved — serving a population of approximately 76,033.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 85
Avg Safety Score
76,033
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0021 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$502K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 6 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bonita Springs Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$97,770
Median Household Income
163,530
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
36th
Energy Burden Percentile
24%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bonita Springs Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $97,770 and an estimated 163,530 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bonita Springs Utilities's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
19th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lee County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 48% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bonita Springs Utilities compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Coliform at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 14 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

Bcwws 1a
75,305 people
C 59 violations
Sanford, City of (2 Wps)
79,715 people
B 37 violations
A 2 violations
City of Homestead,
80,000 people
C 29 violations
C 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,775
Water Filtration $150
PFAS Treatment $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,075

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,075 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Bonita Springs Utilities (EPA ID: FL5360025) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 76,033 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (85/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 3 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
34133 0.0021 mg/L No N/A
34134 0.0021 mg/L No N/A
34135 0.0021 mg/L No N/A
34136 0.0021 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 6 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bonita Springs Utilities (FL5360025) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bonita Springs Utilities water safe to drink?

Bonita Springs Utilities has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Bonita Springs Utilities serve?

Bonita Springs Utilities serves approximately 76,033 people across 8 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Bonita Springs Utilities get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
239-992-0711
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Website
www.BSU.us ↗
Address
11900 East Terry St., Bonita Springs, Florida 34135

Contact information from Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorinelime

Source: Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. Consumer Confidence Report:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) performed a Source Water Assessment on our system as part of its Source Water Assessment and Protection Program (SWAPP). The assessment provides information about potential sources of contamination in the vicinity of our wells. Thirteen potential sources of contamination, with low susceptibility levels, were identified.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Advanced
Advanced treatment that may include ozonation, ultraviolet disinfection, activated-carbon filtration, or membrane filtration. Used when source water has elevated contamination risk or to remove disinfection byproducts.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine
pH adjustment
Raises or lowers water acidity to protect pipes and improve treatment performance.
lime

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
30,967
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 76,033
Reported to Florida

Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2024

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. Consumer Confidence Report:
  • Completed a four million gallon per day expansion of the RO plant to increase supply and operational reliability.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Bonita Springs Utilities safe to drink?
Bonita Springs Utilities earns a A safety grade with 8 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Bonita Springs Utilities's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Bonita Springs Utilities serve?
Bonita Springs Utilities serves approximately 76,033 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Bonita Springs Utilities's water source?
Bonita Springs Utilities draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bonita Springs Utilities's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0021 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bonita Springs Utilities's service area?
The Bonita Springs Utilities service area has a median household income of $97,770. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bonita Springs Utilities get its water?
Bonita Springs Utilities's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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