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Fort Myers, Florida Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 7 water systems serving 392,980 people.

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Very Poor
out of 100

Water Source

7
Water Systems
393K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium10.2 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
102%
Above guideline
PFBA0.013 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFBS0.005 No federal limit2000.0 ug/L(EPA Health Advisory)
0%
Below guideline
PFHpA0.003 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFHxA0.005 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFOA0.004 0.004 ug/L0.090 ug/L(EWG)
105%
Above limit
PFOS0.006 0.004 ug/L0.300 ug/L(EWG)
148%
Above limit
PFPeA0.008 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (40)

2E

Feb 1, 2025

critical

4G

Feb 1, 2025

minor

2E

Feb 1, 2025

critical

4G

Feb 1, 2025

minor

4A

Jul 1, 2022

minor

75

Mar 5, 2015

minor

52

Jan 1, 2008

moderate

30

Oct 2, 2006

moderate

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minor

Resolved Violations (157)

27

Jan 1, 2025 — Mar 31, 2025

moderate

27

Jan 1, 2025 — Mar 31, 2025

moderate

27

Oct 1, 2024 — Dec 31, 2024

moderate

27

Oct 1, 2024 — Dec 31, 2024

moderate

3A

Aug 1, 2024 — Aug 31, 2024

minor

+ 152 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Myers tap water safe to drink?

Fort Myers's water has 2 contaminants detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Fort Myers tap water?

8 contaminants have been detected in Fort Myers's water supply across 7 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Fort Myers?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Fort Myers's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Fort Myers have any water quality violations?

Yes, Fort Myers currently has 40 active violations. See the violations section above for details.