Lead Service Line Inventory: City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant
About this water system
The City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant serves approximately 92,219 residents in Florida. The system draws from groundwater sources.
Lead service line inventory status
The City of Fort Myers has not yet completed a lead service line inventory. This means the utility has not finished documenting which homes are connected to lead pipes—a requirement under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Without a completed inventory, residents cannot know for certain whether their home has a lead service line. The utility is required by federal law to finish this work and make results publicly available.
What you should know
Lead service lines are pipes that connect homes to the main water line under the street. If your line is made of lead, water can pick up lead as it travels to your home—especially if the water is corrosive or if pipes are old and corroded.
Lead exposure, even at low levels, poses health risks. Children under 6 and pregnant people are especially vulnerable. If you're concerned about lead exposure, talk to your pediatrician or primary care doctor.
What the City of Fort Myers is doing
The utility is required to:
- Complete a full inventory of all service lines
- Identify which lines are lead, galvanized (which can also leach lead), or non-lead
- Create a replacement plan with a timeline
- Publicly share the results
This work is federally mandated and may receive funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to help with replacements.
Next steps for residents
- Contact the utility directly to ask about inventory progress and timeline. Call or visit the City of Fort Myers Water Department website for the latest status.
- Get your water tested if you're concerned. A certified lab can tell you if lead is present in your tap water. The EPA's water testing search can help you find local labs.
- Use a filter if testing shows lead. NSF-certified pitchers or faucet filters can reduce lead, though they're not a permanent fix. Service line replacement is the only way to fully eliminate the risk.
- Ask your utility if you qualify for assistance programs to replace a lead service line at your home.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does the City of Fort Myers have lead in the water?
Lead in tap water typically comes from lead service lines—pipes that connect homes to the main water line. The City of Fort Myers has not yet completed an inventory of service lines, so residents cannot know their individual risk without testing their own water or contacting the utility.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
The City of Fort Myers is required to complete an inventory identifying lead service lines. Until that's done, you can contact the utility to ask about your address, or get your water tested by a certified lab for lead.
Is it safe to drink tap water in Fort Myers?
The utility treats water to meet federal safety standards. However, lead from service lines is a separate risk. If you're concerned about lead specifically, test your water or use a filter while you wait for the inventory results.
Who pays for lead service line replacement?
Federal law now requires utilities to help fund replacement of lead service lines. Contact the City of Fort Myers Water Department to ask about assistance programs and costs for your property.