What was found in Lehigh Acres's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 500 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 420 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 89 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 58 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 30 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7.8 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 7.6 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Glyphosate | 6.5 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 4 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 1.5 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.3 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.9500 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dinoseb | 0.8600 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4,5-TP | 0.3200 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lasso | 0.2600 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.2300 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.2000 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.1900 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1600 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | 0.1100 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.5000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0960 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0690 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0123 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0053 mg/L 35% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Lehigh Acres
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY | 32,296 |
Frequently asked questions about Lehigh Acres tap water
Is Lehigh Acres tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Lehigh Acres. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Lehigh Acres?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lehigh Acres, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lehigh Acres's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lehigh Acres include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nitrite. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.