Utilities & Infrastructure in Fort Myers, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.8%

of households

No Internet

7.5%

of households

Total Households

36,431

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.8%

Cellular Data Plan

85.8%

Satellite

4.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.8%

No Internet Access

7.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.3%

of households

Smartphone

90.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.5%

of households

Tablet

57.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.3%

Smartphone

90.8%

Desktop / Laptop

72.5%

Tablet

57.5%

Smartphone Only

16.2%

No Computer

5.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

392,980

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
LEE COUNTY UTILITIES	Community	Surface water	282,556	2
CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT	Community	Ground water	92,219	0
GATEWAY SERVICES DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	14,553	0
CITRUS PARK RV RESORT (BONITA TERRA)	Community	Ground water	3,282	1
MILL DAM MHP, LLC	Community	Ground water	155	1
SAN MATEO ESTATES	Community	Ground water	112	1
CHASERVILLE MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	103	0

89.1% of households in Fort Myers have broadband internet access. 72.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.5% of households have no internet access. 16.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 392,980 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.