WaterZen Rating
Even in 2020, lead and copper levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about Lee County Utilities? How much lead and copper are in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, Lee County Utilities received the best-possible grade because the amounts of lead and copper found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Lee County Utilities, water samples were taken in 2018. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
WaterZen Rating
Even in 2020, lead and copper levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about Lee County Utilities? How much lead and copper are in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, Lee County Utilities received the best-possible grade because the amounts of lead and copper found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Lee County Utilities, water samples were taken in 2018. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Lead and Copper Levels in the Water
Lead and copper contamination of drinking water most often occurs when service pipes corrode. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder.
Lead
The level of Lead is higher than the Public Health Goal and near the average of all water providers.
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The level of Copper is higher than the Public Health Goal and lower than most water providers.
View details →Ranking of Florida Cities
How does Lee County Utilities quality compare to other cities in the state?
We compiled and analyzed the levels of lead and of copper in the water of cities throughout the state, averaged those two numbers for each city, and ranked them accordingly. The grade reflects how each city's overall water quality compares to other cities.
- A-City of Pembroke Pines Water
- A-City of Melbourne Water
- A-City of Hollywood Water
- A-Cape Coral Water
- A-City of Miramar Water
- A-City Of Plantation Water
- A-City of Palm Bay Water
- B+City of St. Petersburg Water
- B+City of Tallahassee Water
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does Lee County Utilities quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed lead and copper data from water providers which serve similar populations to Lee County Utilities.
- AGolden State Water
- A-Bellevue Water
- A-NJ American Water – Delaware, Western Division
- A-Buffalo Water Authority
- A-Durham City Water
- A-Akron City Pws
- B+New Orleans Water
- BCity of Plano Water
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does Lee County Utilities quality compare to large US cities?
We've compiled and analyzed lead and copper data from the largest water providers in the country (by population served).
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