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CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 92,219 people · Florida

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL5360102
Violations
12

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
chlorate
400.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2023 – August 1, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Is CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT water safe to drink?

CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT detected?

73 contaminants were tested in CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MON, RPT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT serve?

CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves approximately 92,219 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Fort Myers.

What type of water does CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT provide?

CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL5360102.

How does CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT compare to other utilities in Florida?

CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT scores 78/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Fort Myers