Current Noncompliance FL

City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant

EPA ID: FL5360102 ยท 92,219 people served ยท 10 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant (FL5360102): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant shows 1 open EPA violation in current federal records for approximately 92,219 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
92,219
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$286K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$71,397
Median Household Income
250,699
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant serves a community with a median household income of $71,397 and an estimated 250,699 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 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. 49 detections recorded. 14 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 14 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

A 9 violations
City of North Miami
89,349 people
C 16 violations
D 23 violations
City of Daytona Beach
87,534 people
A 0 violations
B 9 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,850
Water Filtration $480
PFAS Treatment $420
Total Estimated Cost $2,750

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 $2,750 (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

City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant (EPA ID: FL5360102) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 92,219 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 4 of 10 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0004 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by FL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant (FL5360102) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant serve?

City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant serves approximately 92,219 people across 10 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant safe to drink?
City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant earns a B safety grade with 6 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 2 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 City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant serve?
City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant serves approximately 92,219 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant's water source?
City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant's service area?
The City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant service area has a median household income of $71,397. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant get its water?
City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant: 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl5360102/
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What You Can Do

1

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Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant (EPA ID: FL5360102) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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