Cape Coral, FL Water Quality Report

Is Cape Coral tap water safe? See PFAS and lead contamination levels for Cape Coral, Florida. Compare to EPA limits and get filter recommendations.

Quick Answers

Is Cape Coral tap water safe to drink? Cape Coral tap water meets most federal EPA limits, but PFAS compounds have been detected at an average of 0.01 ppt across 7 compounds. A certified pitcher filter or reverse osmosis system is recommended for sensitive populations.

What contaminants are in Cape Coral water? Top PFAS compounds detected in Cape Coral water: PFOS (0.01 ppt), PFBS (0.01 ppt), PFBA (0.01 ppt). See the full table for all monitored contaminants and comparison to EPA limits.

What filter should I use in Cape Coral? Reverse osmosis removes 90%+ of PFAS, lead, and arsenic. NSF-53 certified pitcher and faucet filters (ZeroWater, Clearly Filtered, LifeStraw) work for smaller households. Skip standard Brita filters for PFAS removal.

Cape Coral Water Quality Summary

EPA testing has detected PFAS "forever chemicals" in Cape Coral drinking water. Recent monitoring found a peak level of 0.01 ppt across 1 water system, representing an average of 0.01 ppt across 7 detected compounds.

Contamination Level: LOW – Low contamination – PFAS detected but at lower levels; monitoring continues.

Top Detected Compounds

  • PFOS: 0.01 ppt
  • PFBS: 0.01 ppt
  • PFBA: 0.01 ppt
  • PFHxA: 0.01 ppt
  • PFPeA: 0.01 ppt

Lead in Cape Coral Water

EPA Lead and Copper Rule testing has recorded 34 lead samples for Cape Coral water systems, with a 90th-percentile high of 0.0528 mg/L (above the EPA 0.015 mg/L action level). There is no safe level of lead for children; if your home was built before 1986, a certified NSF/ANSI 53 lead-removal filter is recommended.

EPA Violations in Cape Coral

Cape Coral public water systems have 20 health-based EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record, including Gross Alpha (excl. radon & uranium), Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead & Copper Rule. Health-based violations mean a contaminant exceeded its federal limit or required treatment was not applied.

About the Data

These figures come from the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5 (UCMR5) testing program, 2023-2025. UCMR5 is the most comprehensive national drinking water survey in US history, covering 66,000+ public water systems. Population of Cape Coral: approximately 194,495.

ZIP Codes Served

33901, 33904, 33907, 33909, 33914

What Cape Coral Residents Should Do

  1. Enter your exact ZIP code at knowyourexposure.com for address-level data
  2. Install an NSF/ANSI 58 reverse osmosis filter (removes 94-99% of PFAS)
  3. If you're in a high-exposure group (pregnant, young children), consider a PFAS home test kit
  4. Review your utility's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) annually