Florida · population 38,443
Lead pipes in Estero, FL
21 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Estero (population 38,443) gets its water from Lee County Utilities. That system reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 97,268, with 4,255 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Lee County Utilities's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 4.4%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Lee County Utilities (2023): 1.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Lee County Utilities.
Water systems serving Estero
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 21 | 4,255 | <0.1% |
| Bonita Springs UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Estero
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lee County Utilities's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Bonita Springsno lead reported
- Fort Myers Beachno lead reported
- Fort Myers39 lead + galv. lines
- Naples13,072 unknown
- Sanibelno lead reported
- Cape Coral5,782 unknown
- Punta Gorda5,608 unknown
- North Portno lead reported
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Questions
Does Estero, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. Lee County Utilities, which serves Estero, reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,255 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Estero?
EPA's service area maps place most of Estero in Lee County Utilities's service area (PWSID FL5364048). Bonita Springs Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Estero home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lee County Utilities's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Estero be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Lee County Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.