Water hardness
282mg/L as CaCO₃
≈ 16.5 grains per gallon
MyTapWater’s regional estimate. It is not a measurement of this utility’s finished water or your home’s water; treatment can change hardness.
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Lee County water quality report
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These are published utility records and clearly labeled regional estimates—not a test of the water at your tap. Dates and sources stay attached to each result.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FOR
Lee County Utilities
2025
YOUR WATER AT A GLANCE
What stands out—and what it means.
The label tells you how each amount compares. Missing information stays clearly marked.
Very hard · regional estimate
Disinfectant residual
3.4ppm
Report comparison: 4 ppm disinfectant limit.
The displayed result is the report’s compliance average. Individual samples can be higher. Filtration can target disinfectant taste and odor.
2025
View source ↗PFAS monitoring
7compounds detected in listed monitoring
A detection alone does not tell you whether an amount is high.
Open the full report for each compound, amount and sample date. Historical detections do not establish today’s concentration or a current violation.
2023-01-03 – 2023-10-09
View source ↗Fluoride
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
2013-03-04 – 2023-12-01
View source ↗Disinfection byproducts
19.50 / 12.40ppb · TTHM / HAA5
Report limits: 80 ppb TTHM / 60 ppb HAA5.
Reported compliance values differ from individual sample peaks. Check the full table for ranges, dates and how each result was calculated.
2025
View source ↗Lead & copper
1.1 / 0.05310ppb lead / ppm copper
Report action levels: 15 ppb lead / 1.3 ppm copper.
A 90th-percentile result is not your tap result or the highest sample. Below an action level does not mean zero risk; lead’s health goal is zero.
2023
View source ↗REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FOR
Bonita Springs Utilities
Undated utility FAQ; checked October 2, 2026
YOUR WATER AT A GLANCE
What stands out—and what it means.
The label tells you how each amount compares. Missing information stays clearly marked.
Water hardness
80–100mg/L as CaCO₃
≈ 4.7–5.8 grains per gallon
Utility treatment or hardness guidance, rather than a measurement at your home. Confirm incoming hardness for final softener sizing.
Undated utility FAQ; checked October 2, 2026
View source ↗Disinfectant residual
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
PFAS monitoring
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
Fluoride
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
Disinfection byproducts
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
Lead & copper
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FOR
Another provider / I’m not sure
Provider-specific results not selected
YOUR WATER AT A GLANCE
What stands out—and what it means.
The label tells you how each amount compares. Missing information stays clearly marked.
Water hardness
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
Disinfectant residual
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
PFAS monitoring
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
Fluoride
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
Disinfection byproducts
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
Lead & copper
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
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My home uses a private well
A utility report does not describe a private well
Your well needs its own water test.
County utility results cannot tell us what is in your well. Use current laboratory results to choose treatment for your water and size the equipment for your home.
Find My Water System →Explore well-water systemsThese labels compare a reported result with its stated benchmark. They are not a blanket safety rating. Health goals, compliance limits, action levels and reporting thresholds mean different things.
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THE DETAILS BEHIND THE HIGHLIGHTS
Full Lee County water report
Explore the available local reports below. Each table names its supplier and dates; results from different providers are not interchangeable. The provider selector changes your highlights, while this section keeps the county’s source tables together.
2025 Lee County report · separate Bonita Springs FAQ
The contaminant table covers Lee County Utilities only. Individual plant samples are labeled by plant and sample year. Bonita Springs hardness guidance is shown separately and must not be assigned to Lee County Utilities or other suppliers. Historical action levels are retained as printed in the source.
ppm = mg/L; ppb = µg/L; ppt = ng/L. ND means below detection, not zero. MCL and MRDL are regulatory benchmarks reported in the source; action levels trigger system action. Annual averages, individual samples and household-tap percentiles are different measures. Compare like with like.
- Lee County Utilities · 2025 report · detailed data below
- Bonita Springs Utilities · current report
- Bonita Springs Utilities · hardness FAQ
01Lee County Utilities · shared distribution & household tapsReported results, sample dates and source links5
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine & chloraminesThe report includes a May free-chlorine flush. | 3.4 ppmHighest running annual averageIndividual range: 0.6–4.0 ppm | MRDL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 12.40 ppbHighest locational running annual averageIndividual range: 0.6–16.9 ppb | MCL 60 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 19.50 ppbHighest locational running annual averageIndividual range: ND–30 ppb | MCL 80 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Copper · household tapsNo sampled sites exceeded the action level. | 0.05310 ppm90th percentile · August | Action level 1.3 ppm | 2023 Source |
| Lead · household tapsOne sampled site exceeded the action level; the report lists no system action-level violation. | 1.1 ppb90th percentile · August | Action level 15 ppb | 2023 Source |
02Lee County Utilities · Corkscrew plantReported results, sample dates and source links10
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha emittersPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 1.6 pCi/LReported detected level | MCL 15 pCi/L | 2020 Source |
| Radium 226 + 228Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 1.3 pCi/LReported detected level | MCL 5 pCi/L | 2020 Source |
| BariumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.00609 ppmReported detected level | MCL 2 ppm | 2023 Source |
| CyanidePlant sample; not a household measurement. | 4.5 ppbReported detected level | MCL 200 ppb | 2023 Source |
| FluoridePlant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.65 ppmReported detected levelIndividual range: 0.21–0.65 ppm | MCL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Nitrate (as nitrogen)Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.013 ppmReported detected level | MCL 10 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Nitrite (as nitrogen)Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.014 ppmReported detected level | MCL 1 ppm | 2025 Source |
| SeleniumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 1.19 ppbReported detected level | MCL 50 ppb | 2023 Source |
| SodiumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 66.1 ppmReported detected level | Source standard 160 ppm | 2023 Source |
| Arsenic | 1.100 ppbMarch plant sample | MCL 10 ppb | 2023 Source |
03Lee County Utilities · Green Meadows plantReported results, sample dates and source links9
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha emittersPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 1 pCi/LReported detected level | MCL 15 pCi/L | 2020 Source |
| Radium 226 + 228Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 1.9 pCi/LReported detected level | MCL 5 pCi/L | 2020 Source |
| BariumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.00150 ppmReported detected level | MCL 2 ppm | 2023 Source |
| CyanidePlant sample; not a household measurement. | 4.1 ppbReported detected level | MCL 200 ppb | 2023 Source |
| FluoridePlant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.71 ppmReported detected levelIndividual range: 0.13–0.71 ppm | MCL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Nitrate (as nitrogen)Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.013 ppmReported detected level | MCL 10 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Nitrite (as nitrogen)Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.009 ppmReported detected level | MCL 1 ppm | 2025 Source |
| SeleniumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.901 ppbReported detected level | MCL 50 ppb | 2023 Source |
| SodiumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 36.7 ppmReported detected level | Source standard 160 ppm | 2023 Source |
04Lee County Utilities · North Lee County plantReported results, sample dates and source links9
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha emittersPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 5.8 pCi/LReported detected level | MCL 15 pCi/L | 2020 Source |
| Radium 226 + 228Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 2.2 pCi/LReported detected level | MCL 5 pCi/L | 2020 Source |
| BariumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.00249 ppmReported detected level | MCL 2 ppm | 2023 Source |
| CyanidePlant sample; not a household measurement. | 4.0 ppbReported detected level | MCL 200 ppb | 2023 Source |
| FluoridePlant sample; not a household measurement. Source lists detected level 0.71 ppm and range up to 0.74 ppm; both are retained as printed. | 0.71 ppmReported detected levelIndividual range: 0.06–0.74 ppm | MCL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Nitrate (as nitrogen)Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.014 ppmReported detected level | MCL 10 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Nitrite (as nitrogen)Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.016 ppmReported detected level | MCL 1 ppm | 2025 Source |
| SeleniumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 2.5 ppbReported detected level | MCL 50 ppb | 2023 Source |
| SodiumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 67.8 ppmReported detected level | Source standard 160 ppm | 2023 Source |
05Lee County Utilities · Olga plantReported results, sample dates and source links11
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha emittersPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 1.4 pCi/LReported detected level | MCL 15 pCi/L | 2020 Source |
| Radium 226 + 228Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 1.7 pCi/LReported detected level | MCL 5 pCi/L | 2020 Source |
| BariumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.0151 ppmReported detected level | MCL 2 ppm | 2025 Source |
| FluoridePlant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.041 ppmReported detected levelIndividual range: ND–0.041 ppm | MCL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Nitrate (as nitrogen)Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.690 ppmReported detected level | MCL 10 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Nitrite (as nitrogen)Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.030 ppmReported detected levelIndividual range: 0.029–0.03 ppm | MCL 1 ppm | 2025 Source |
| SeleniumPlant sample; not a household measurement. The source prints 0.00118 in its ppb table; no unit correction has been inferred. | 0.00118 ppbReported detected level | MCL 50 ppb | 2025 Source |
| SodiumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 44 ppmReported detected level | Source standard 160 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Atrazine | 0.19 ppbFebruary & July plant samplesIndividual range: 0.18–0.19 ppb | MCL 3 ppb | 2023 Source |
| TurbidityLowest monthly percentage meeting the regulatory limit: 96.3%. Source lists no violation. | 0.34 NTUHighest individual measurement | Treatment technique | 2025 Source |
| Total organic carbon removalMonthly removal ratios: 1.40–2.60. This is a removal ratio, not a ppm concentration, despite the source row’s ppm label. | 1.40 ratioLowest running annual average removal ratio | Treatment technique | 2025 Source |
06Lee County Utilities · Pinewoods plantReported results, sample dates and source links9
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha emittersPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 4.0 pCi/LReported detected level | MCL 15 pCi/L | 2020 Source |
| Radium 226 + 228Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 1.4 pCi/LReported detected level | MCL 5 pCi/L | 2020 Source |
| BariumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.00141 ppmReported detected level | MCL 2 ppm | 2023 Source |
| CyanidePlant sample; not a household measurement. | 3.8 ppbReported detected level | MCL 200 ppb | 2023 Source |
| FluoridePlant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.71 ppmReported detected levelIndividual range: 0.10–0.71 ppm | MCL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Nitrate (as nitrogen)Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.018 ppmReported detected level | MCL 10 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Nitrite (as nitrogen)Plant sample; not a household measurement. | 0.010 ppmReported detected level | MCL 1 ppm | 2025 Source |
| SeleniumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 1.65 ppbReported detected level | MCL 50 ppb | 2023 Source |
| SodiumPlant sample; not a household measurement. | 61.1 ppmReported detected level | Source standard 160 ppm | 2023 Source |
Selected provider records
View full MyTapWater report A closer look at your local water
These results describe Lee County Utilities (FL5364048), not every home or water system in Lee County. Match this system to your water bill before using the results.
Source record: LEE COUNTY UTILITIES · Selected test records: 2013-03-04 – 2023-12-01
How to read these results
Results come from different testing periods. A detection is not, by itself, a finding that water is unsafe. “Not detected” means below the test’s reporting level; it does not mean zero. Missing results mean we have not verified that data here.
PFAS monitoring7 of 29 tested PFAS compounds detected
The table shows each compound’s highest reported result and latest listed test date. Those may come from different samples. Results are in parts per trillion (ppt).
| Substance | Highest reported result | Latest listed test | Detected samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 5.9 ppt | 1 | |
| PFOA | 4.2 ppt | 1 | |
| PFBA | 13 ppt | 4 | |
| PFPeA | 8 ppt | 4 | |
| PFHxA | 5.4 ppt | 3 | |
| PFBS | 5.1 ppt | 4 | |
| PFHpA | 3.1 ppt | 3 |
Lithium monitoringNot detected
MyTapWater reports lithium was tested and not detected. Sample dates and reporting limits: see the source report.
More tested substances10 selected entries
Selected historical tests, with their original dates. “Detected” means at least one positive result in the listed period. “Below reporting level” means all retrieved samples for that entry were below the reporting level. These older tests do not describe today’s water at your tap.
| Substance | Reported result | Sampling period |
|---|---|---|
| chlorate | Detected | – |
| strontium | Detected | – |
| chromium-6 | Detected | – |
| molybdenum | Detected | – |
| vanadium | Detected | – |
| chromium | Detected | – |
| cobalt | Below reporting level | – |
| 1,1-dichloroethane | Below reporting level | – |
| 1,2,3-trichloropropane | Below reporting level | – |
| 1,3-butadiene | Below reporting level | – |
This is a selection of results from MyTapWater, which compiles public water-system records. Open the source for the complete tables, methods and reporting limits. Check your utility’s latest report and current notices for updates. Source
A list of tested substances is not a list of what a filter removes. Choose a system using its verified contaminant-reduction specifications and your water source. A softener addresses hardness. Use the published hardness for your provider or a home test to choose softening for scale control.
Common questions
Do Lee County Utilities results apply to Bonita Springs Utilities?
No. These are different suppliers. The detailed contaminant table is from Lee County Utilities; Bonita Springs customers should open the BSU report linked above. Source
Which plant’s results describe my home?
Lee County Utilities operates a connected distribution system. Its report separates distribution-wide samples from individual plant samples. Do not assign one plant’s table to your home based on your ZIP or community name; confirm supply information with the utility. Source
Does this report test my home?
No. Utility reports describe particular systems and sample periods. Plumbing, service lines and treatment already in a home can change the result at the tap.
Will one whole-home filter remove everything listed?
No. Select equipment by its specific tested or certified reduction claims and rated flow. A long contaminant list is not evidence that a particular system removes every item.
Sources & methodology
- Lee County Utilities · 2025 report · detailed data below
- Bonita Springs Utilities · current report
- Bonita Springs Utilities · hardness FAQ
- Source · USGS
- Source · CDC
- MyTapWater · Lee County Utilities · FL5364048 · Source reviewed October 3, 2026
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A quick guide to the numbers
- ppm, ppb and ppt
- Parts per million, billion and trillion. Compare quantities only after matching their units.
- Not detected / below reporting level
- The test did not report an amount above its reporting threshold. It does not establish a concentration of zero.
- Limits, action levels and goals
- A compliance limit is not a health goal. Lead and copper use system action levels, while a reporting limit describes what the test can report.
Turn the report into a starting point.
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A LITTLE MORE CONTEXT
More about your local water
The table covers Lee County Utilities, not every system in Lee County. Its report describes five connected treatment plants. Bonita Springs Utilities is a separate supplier serving parts of the Bonita Springs and Estero area. Fort Myers, Cape Coral and other utilities issue their own reports; a city name or ZIP does not establish service.
How hard is the water?
USGS classifies 0–60 mg/L as soft, 61–120 as moderately hard, 121–180 as hard and above 180 as very hard. These describe mineral content, not a health-based limit. A regional map cannot replace a home hardness test.
USGS hardness classifications and limitationsFilter and softener: different jobs
Filtration can address taste, odor, sediment and specific substances when the treatment is designed for them. A softener reduces calcium and magnesium. Your water source, actual hardness and household flow needs guide the combination.
Compare filters and softenersWhat this report cannot tell you
A county or utility report does not test your plumbing or private well. It also cannot prove that a particular filter removes every substance shown. Check the exact system’s treatment stages and verified claims for your goal.
What a whole-house filter can address3. Explore your city
Cities & communities in Lee County
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Water reports, hardness guidance and a starting point for your home.
View water report ↗Fort Myers
Water reports, hardness guidance and a starting point for your home.
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Water reports, hardness guidance and a starting point for your home.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Using your Lee County report
Does one county report cover every home?
No. Counties can contain multiple utilities, purchased-water supplies and private wells. The named supplier and sampling period define the scope of each result.
Should I choose a filter or a softener?
Choose filtration around your water source and the substances or taste issues you want to address. Add a softener when reported or measured hardness supports scale control. If the only number is a regional estimate, confirm your incoming water before final sizing.
Can I move ahead when a result is missing?
Yes—you can explore a whole-home filter without treating missing hardness as zero. Ask your utility for the relevant data and have incoming hardness measured before deciding on softening. Private wells need site-specific testing and treatment selection.
Sources, dates & how to read this page
Each highlight links to its source. Open the full report for the longer tables, sampling details and additional source documents. A date on one result does not update every other result on the page.
- Lee County Utilities2025
- Bonita Springs UtilitiesUndated utility FAQ; checked October 2, 2026
- USGS hardness classifications and limitations
Utility measurements take priority over regional estimates when they are available for that provider. Source dates are preserved. Hardness is converted using mg/L as CaCO₃ ÷ 17.1; regional estimates are not presented as home measurements.
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