Is Cape Coral tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Cape Coral's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
5.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Cape Coral

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Cape Coral

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Cape Coral
Florida

339,043,390,933,914 · Caloosahatchee River

Cape Coral, FL Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 194,016 residents
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82
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2 ppb
Nitrate
0.8 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
5.8 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Cape Coral's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Cape Coral tap water is sourced from Caloosahatchee River and treated by City of Cape Coral Utilities. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Cape Coral Water FAQ

Is Cape Coral FL tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Cape Coral tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Cape Coral FL use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Cape Coral uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.7 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Cape Coral FL water and what is the TDS level?
Cape Coral water hardness is 5.8 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 200 ppm (fair). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Cape Coral FL drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Cape Coral drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Cape Coral?
Based on Cape Coral's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Cape Coral has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Cape Coral Utilities CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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