Florida · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lee County, FL
15 community water systems serving Lee County reported 0 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,963 of unknown material. The most are in City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant.
<0.1% of these systems' 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 7.3%
- Non-lead 93%
Water systems serving Lee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fort Myers Water Treatment PlantFort Myers | 0 | 39 | 9,175 | 0.2% |
| Lee County UtilitiesFort Myers | 0 | 21 | 4,255 | <0.1% |
| City of Cape CoralCape Coral | 0 | 0 | 5,782 | 0% |
| Tamiami Village Mobile Home ParkN. Fort Myers | 0 | 0 | 747 | 0% |
| Charleston ParkAlva | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Bonita Springs UtilitiesBonita Springs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Florida Governmental Utility AuthorityLehigh Acres | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Greater Pine Island Water AssociationSt James City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Island Water AssociationSanibel Island | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gateway Services DistrictFort Myers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Fort Myers Beach (Beach Water)Fort Myers Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Citrus Park RV Resort (Bonita Terra)Bonita Springs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lake Fairways Mobile Home ParkNorth Fort Myers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pine Lakes Mobile Home ParkN. Fort Myers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Old Bridge Village Mobile Home ParkNorth Fort Myers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Lee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lee County reported 0 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,963 of unknown material.
Which Lee County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant (39), Lee County Utilities (21).
How do I check my home in Lee County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.