Monitoring Violations FL

Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water)

EPA ID: FL5364145 · 6,499 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Despite the 1 historical violation in its record, Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 6,499 residents.

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

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
6,499
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0052 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$80,438
Median Household Income
8,763
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) serves a community with a median household income of $80,438 and an estimated 8,763 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Macclenny
6,500 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,850
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,150

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,150 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) (EPA ID: FL5364145) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 6,499 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

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

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
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
33931 0.0052 mg/L No N/A
33932 0.0052 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

  • 33931 — Fort Myers Beach
  • 33932 — Fort Myers Beach

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) (FL5364145) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) water safe to drink?

Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) serve?

Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) serves approximately 6,499 people across 2 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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) 463-9914
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.
Address
2731 Oak Street, Fort Myers Beach, FL

Contact information from Town of Fort Myers Beach 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
Blended (groundwater + surface water)
Combines water from both groundwater and surface sources.
Disinfectant used
Chloramines
Treatment chemicals reported
ChlorineChloraminesFluoride

Source: Town of Fort Myers Beach 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 Town of Fort Myers Beach Consumer Confidence Report:
2024 FDEP Source Water Assessment for Lee County Utilities. Results available at FDEP SWAPP website.

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.
ChlorineChloramines
Fluoridation
Added at low levels per state or local public-health policy for dental health.
Fluoride

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Town of Fort Myers Beach 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: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
91
Detections
1
Latest sample
7/15/2024
Highest analyte
PFOS: 4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 4 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

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 →

Understand PFAS health context and filtration →

PFAS Substances Detected in This System

This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.

Substance Detected level EPA limit Status
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)
Not yet EPA-regulated
Not disclosed No federal limit set

In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →

Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by Town of Fort Myers Beach.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.

Learn more about PFAS health effects and filtration →

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
918
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 6,499
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.

Learn about lead in drinking water →

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 Town of Fort Myers Beach Consumer Confidence Report:
  • Two TTHM samples exceeded MCL (182 and 156 ppb) but annual average at all sites was at or below MCL — no MCL violation.
  • Two HAA5 samples exceeded MCL (71 and 178 ppb) but annual average was at or below MCL — no MCL violation.
  • Free chlorine flush performed May 1-21, 2024.
  • PFOS detected via UCMR4: average 4.85 ppt (range 3.8-5.9 ppt).

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 Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) safe to drink?
Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) earns a B safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water)'s water?
Detected contaminants include 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 1 contaminant 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 Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) serve?
Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) serves approximately 6,499 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water)'s water source?
Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0052 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water)'s service area?
The Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) service area has a median household income of $80,438. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) get its water?
Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Town of Fort Myers Beach (beach Water) (EPA ID: FL5364145) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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