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FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 32,296 people · Florida

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL5360172
Violations
20

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.012 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
chlorate
380.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.005 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: May 1, 2025 – June 27, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

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

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

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

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

When: November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

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

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY

Is FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY water safe to drink?

FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY water receives a grade of D (38/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 20 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY detected?

73 contaminants were tested in FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MCL. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY serve?

FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY serves approximately 32,296 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Lehigh Acres.

What type of water does FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY provide?

FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL5360172.

How does FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Florida?

FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY scores 38/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Lehigh Acres