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EPA records for CAPE CORAL, CITY OF • Updated September 2026
Grade B — based on EPA compliance records, lead testing and PFAS monitoring
CAPE CORAL, CITY OF is in good standing with EPA, with only minor deductions for monitoring paperwork, low-level PFAS or historical readings near a limit.
Yes — by EPA's records Cape Coral, FL tap water is safe to drink and earns a B. The grade rests on 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years. Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
Yes — by EPA's records Cape Coral, FL tap water is safe to drink and earns a B. The grade rests on 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years. Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
CAPE CORAL, CITY OF's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-01) was 1.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
No. None of the 116 UCMR5 PFAS results for CAPE CORAL, CITY OF (2025-03-10 to 2025-09-15) were at or above the reporting limit of roughly 3–5 ppt.
CAPE CORAL, CITY OF has 4 violations on file since 2016: 1 health-based in the last five years and 3 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
CAPE CORAL, CITY OF reports groundwater as its primary source and serves about 172,693 people (EPA PWSID FL5360325).
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CAPE CORAL, CITY OF · SDWIS records since 2016 · 5-year window starts 2021-09-13
EPA records 1 health-based violation for this system in the last five years, all of which are marked resolved or archived. Health-based violations mean a contaminant exceeded its Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) or a required treatment step was not met.
| Violation | Category | Compliance period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR)Revised Total Coliform Rule | MCL exceeded | 2022-09-01 → 2022-09-30 | Resolvedreturned 2022-09-30 |
| Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)TTHM | Monitoring & reporting | 2024-10-01 → 2024-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & reporting | 2024-10-01 → 2024-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularNitrate | Monitoring & reporting | 2024-01-01 → 2024-12-31 | Resolvedreturned 2024-12-31 |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_VIOLATIONS_ENFORCEMENT.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-13)
EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile results reported by CAPE CORAL, CITY OF
Well below the 15 ppb action level. In the most recent monitoring period on file (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-01), 90% of the homes CAPE CORAL, CITY OF sampled had lead at or below 1.4 ppb.
EPA's action level is 15 ppb (dropping to 10 ppb under the 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements). There is no safe level of lead; the 90th-percentile figure describes the system, not your tap — homes with lead service lines or pre-1986 plumbing can be higher.
| Monitoring period | Lead 90th percentile | vs 15 ppb action level |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-01 → 2023-12-01 | 1.4 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2020-01-01 → 2020-12-01 | 1.1 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2017-01-01 → 2017-12-01 | 2.5 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2014-01-01 → 2014-12-01 | 1.1 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2012-01-01 → 2012-12-01 | 1.7 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2010-07-01 → 2010-12-01 | 1.1 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2008-01-01 → 2008-12-01 | 1 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2007-01-01 → 2007-12-01 | 2 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2004-01-01 → 2004-12-31 | 1 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2004-01-01 → 2004-12-01 | 1 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2001-01-01 → 2001-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 1998-01-01 → 1998-12-31 | 3 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_LCR_SAMPLES.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-13)
EPA UCMR5 monitoring, 2025-03-10 to 2025-09-15 · 116 PFAS results at entry points to the distribution system
No PFAS detected. None of the 116 UCMR5 PFAS results for CAPE CORAL, CITY OF were at or above the method reporting limit. Reporting limits are about 3–5 ppt, so “not detected” means below that threshold — not proven zero.
| Compound | Detects / samples | Max (ppt) | Reporting limit | EPA MCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0 / 4 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFOS | 0 / 4 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFHxS | 0 / 4 | < 3 | 3 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFNA | 0 / 4 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 10 ppt |
| HFPO-DA | 0 / 4 | < 5 | 5 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFBS | 0 / 4 | < 3 | 3 ppt | hazard index only |
“< 4 ppt” means below the laboratory reporting limit, not zero. ppt = parts per trillion (ng/L). Results are for finished water leaving the treatment plant.
Lithium (also monitored under UCMR5, not a PFAS): detected in 1 of 4 samples, max 9.5 µg/L. There is no federal limit for lithium.
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Source: UCMR5 occurrence data, EPA Data Summary July 2026 (UCMR5_All.txt)
EPA Six-Year Review 4 compliance samples for CAPE CORAL, CITY OF · finished water only · dated data, released 2024
These are the regulated-contaminant samples CAPE CORAL, CITY OF reported to its state between 2012 and 2019 — the most recent nationwide sample-level dataset EPA has published. Every scored contaminant stayed within its Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and averaged below 80% of the limit. Treat this as history, not today's tap water.
| Contaminant | Samples | Average | Max | EPA limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 42 detects | 1.35 µg/L | 2.7 µg/L | 10 µg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Nitrate (as N) | 178 detects | 0.01 mg/L | 0.04 mg/L | 10 mg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Fluoride | 8 | 0.525 mg/L | 0.81 mg/L | 4 mg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Chromium (total) | 40 detects | 0 µg/L | ND | 100 µg/LMCL | Not detected |
| Uranium (combined) | 10 detects | 0 µg/L | ND | 30 µg/LMCL | Not detected |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 8685 detects | 26.752 µg/L | 40.6 µg/L | 80 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Within MCL |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 86 | 4.397 µg/L | 8.81 µg/L | 60 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Within MCL |
| Lead (tap samples) | 40 detects | 0 µg/L | ND | 15 µg/Laction level (90th percentile) | Reported, not scored (compliance is on the 90th percentile) |
| Copper (tap samples) | 42 detects | 0.425 µg/L | 1.1 µg/L | 1300 µg/Laction level (90th percentile) | Reported, not scored (compliance is on the 90th percentile) |
Averages count non-detects as zero. TTHM and HAA5 limits are locational running annual averages, so a single high sample is not a violation — we grade those on the average only. Lead and copper rows are individual tap samples and are shown for context; compliance (and our score) uses the 90th-percentile result above. LRAA = locational running annual average; ND = not detected.
Source: SYR4 Six-Year Review compliance monitoring data 2012–2019 (released 2024-03)
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CAPE CORAL, CITY OF · 84,185 service lines inventoried · Q2 2026 snapshot
CAPE CORAL, CITY OF reports no lead or galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines and has classified 93% of its 84,185 lines as non-lead. Lead can still come from pre-1986 plumbing and fixtures inside a home.
Source: EPA SDWIS Service Line Inventory (Q2 2026) · PWS ID FL5360325 · See all Florida lead service lines. We may earn a commission from filters and test kits, at no extra cost to you.
Groundwater systems draw from wells; naturally occurring arsenic, nitrate, radium and uranium are the readings to watch, along with PFAS near industrial or military sites.
How to test your tap water and the treatment options that actually fit Cape Coral homes
The most reliable way to know what is actually coming out of your tap is a certified mail-in lab test. City-wide EPA data (like the report above) reflects the water leaving the treatment plant, but contaminants such as lead and copper can be picked up from your own service line and household plumbing — so the water at your Cape Coral faucet can differ from the system average. A state-certified lab measures dozens of contaminants at once with results you can trust; you can also find one near you through the EPA's certified-lab list at epa.gov/dwlabcert. Hardware-store test strips are cheaper and instant, but they only screen for a few basics (chlorine, hardness, pH, and a rough lead pass/fail) and are far less accurate — treat them as a first look, not a diagnosis.
Match the treatment to what your test finds. Reverse osmosis (RO) removes the widest range of contaminants — lead, arsenic, nitrate, PFAS, and dissolved solids — which makes an under-sink reverse osmosis system the most thorough choice for Cape Coral households with heavy-metal or PFAS concerns. If your main issue is taste, odor, or chlorine, an activated carbon filter (pitcher, faucet, or under-sink) is simpler and cheaper and handles chlorine and many organic compounds well, though carbon alone does not remove arsenic, nitrate, or most PFAS. NSF-certified pitchers rated for lead reduction are the easiest way to start today while you decide on a permanent setup.
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What Cape Coral residents measured at their own tap (ZIPs 33904, 33909, 33914, 33990 +2 more). All reader results →
Reader submissions are unverified and shown separately from EPA data. They reflect one tap on one day, not the utility's compliance record.
No reader results for Cape Coral yet - yours would be the first. A hardness or TDS number from a $10 strip kit is enough to start the map.
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Cape Coral ranks #34 of 87 graded Florida cities.
Yes — by EPA's records Cape Coral, FL tap water is safe to drink and earns a B. The grade rests on 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years. Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
CAPE CORAL, CITY OF's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-01) was 1.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
No. None of the 116 UCMR5 PFAS results for CAPE CORAL, CITY OF (2025-03-10 to 2025-09-15) were at or above the reporting limit of roughly 3–5 ppt.
CAPE CORAL, CITY OF has 4 violations on file since 2016: 1 health-based in the last five years and 3 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
CAPE CORAL, CITY OF reports groundwater as its primary source and serves about 172,693 people (EPA PWSID FL5360325).
We recommend one. Check which contaminant the violations involved (table above) and choose a filter certified for it.
CAPE CORAL, CITY OF has 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years.
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