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Charlotte County, Florida: environmental and disease records

Cancer mortality in Charlotte County is 125.7 deaths per 100,000 people per year against a U.S. rate of 143.2. Federal databases place 500 regulated facilities, sites and hazards inside the county, led by NPDES wastewater discharge permit (227), Industrial wastewater discharge (102), Gas station (mapped facility) (42). One correctional facility operates in the county, at least one with health-based drinking water violations on record. EPA AirToxScreen estimates a lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics of 30 in a million, driven mainly by formaldehyde.

Rates are age-adjusted per 100,000 people. A cancer signal is marked significant when the lower bound of its 95 percent confidence interval is above the U.S. rate. Facility counts use active federal records located inside the county boundary. Approximate county center: 26.9037, -81.8294.

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Cancer deaths and new cases versus the United States

Source: NCI and CDC State Cancer Profiles, both sexes, all ages. Sorted by the ratio of the county rate to the U.S. rate.

Cancer rates for Charlotte County compared with the United States
CancerMeasureCounty rateU.S. rateTimes U.S.95% intervalYears
Childhood cancer (under 15)New cases2416.41.46x15 to 36.42019-2023
Melanoma of the skinNew cases34.723.81.46xSignificant31.7 to 38.12019-2023
LeukemiaNew cases19.714.51.36xSignificant17.2 to 22.52019-2023
Melanoma of the skinDeaths2.621.3x1.7 to 3.72020-2024
Brain & nervous systemNew cases7.36.21.18x5.5 to 9.42019-2023
BladderNew cases21.718.71.16xSignificant19.7 to 23.82019-2023
Non-Hodgkin lymphomaNew cases20.418.51.1x18.2 to 22.92019-2023
Lung & bronchusNew cases56.951.81.1xSignificant53.7 to 60.42019-2023
EsophagusNew cases54.61.09x4.1 to 6.22019-2023
Lung & bronchusDeaths31.730.21.05x29.4 to 34.32020-2024
All cancerNew cases465.1453.41.03xSignificant453.8 to 476.72019-2023
BladderDeaths4.14.11x3.4 to 5.22020-2024
Kidney & renal pelvisDeaths3.23.40.94x2.3 to 4.52020-2024
LeukemiaDeaths5.35.70.93x4.3 to 6.52020-2024
EsophagusDeaths3.43.70.92x2.7 to 4.32020-2024
PancreasNew cases12.313.90.88x10.9 to 142019-2023
All cancerDeaths125.7143.20.88x120.9 to 130.82020-2024
Kidney & renal pelvisNew cases14.517.90.81x12.5 to 16.72019-2023
PancreasDeaths9.111.30.81x7.9 to 10.52020-2024
Brain & nervous systemDeaths3.54.40.8x2.7 to 4.52020-2024
Liver & bile ductNew cases6.98.70.79x5.9 to 8.32019-2023
Non-Hodgkin lymphomaDeaths3.74.80.77x3 to 4.72020-2024
Liver & bile ductDeaths56.60.76x4.2 to 6.12020-2024
ThyroidNew cases9.7130.75x7.7 to 12.12019-2023
StomachNew cases4.36.60.65x3.4 to 5.62019-2023
StomachDeaths1.22.70.44x0.8 to 22020-2024

Mortality measures versus the U.S. county median

Source: County Health Rankings, built from CDC National Vital Statistics System death records. The comparison value is the median of all U.S. counties.

Mortality measures for Charlotte County
MeasureCountyU.S. medianDifferenceUnit
Premature death9,589.29,842.6-3%years of life lost before age 75 per 100,000
Life expectancy78.875.3+5%years
Child mortality62.959.8+5%deaths under age 18 per 100,000
Infant mortality6.26.2-1%deaths under age 1 per 1,000 live births
Injury deaths87.796.9-10%deaths per 100,000
Drug overdose deaths2428.6-16%deaths per 100,000

Air toxics and air quality

EPA AirToxScreen 2020

Lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics: 30 in a million. EPA treats 100 in a million as the upper end of acceptable risk and 1 in a million as the goal.

  • Formaldehyde18.8 per million
  • Carbon Tetrachloride2.87 per million
  • Acetaldehyde1.44 per million
  • Benzene0.64 per million

EPA Air Quality Index

No EPA air quality monitor reports daily AQI for this county.

Regulated facilities, sites and hazards by type

500 active records inside the county from EPA ECHO, TRI, Superfund, Brownfields, NPDES, EIA, FAA, FRA and corrections data.

  • NPDES wastewater discharge permit227
  • Industrial wastewater discharge102
  • Gas station (mapped facility)42
  • Air permit holder (minor source)29
  • Small hazardous waste generator25
  • Rail grade crossing24
  • Auto repair or body shop (mapped facility)11
  • TRI reporting facility10
  • Toxic chemical release facility (TRI)10
  • Public airport4
  • Wastewater plant (mapped facility)4
  • Major air pollution source2
  • Dry cleaner (mapped facility)2
  • Heliport2
  • Solar power plant2
  • Commercial airport1
  • Correctional facility (prison or jail)1
  • Biomass power plant1
  • Scrapyard (mapped facility)1

Highest-severity records

The 25 records with the highest Envyrofax severity in the county, with the agency identifier to cite in a records request.

  1. Sld Landfill, Inc., Punta Gorda

    Major air pollution source.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110070692908 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 5

  2. Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda

    Commercial airport. O.

    Record ID PGD (FAA / U.S. DOT)

    Severity 5

  3. Port Charlotte Concrete Plant, Port Charlotte

    Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Lead. Reports carcinogens. 1 lbs released over 5 years.

    TRI facility ID 3395WPRTCH58PRI (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)

    Severity 4.7

  4. Titan Florida Punta Gorda Rmc Plant, Punta Gorda

    Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Lead. Reports carcinogens. 1 lbs released over 5 years.

    TRI facility ID 3395WTTNFL26451 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)

    Severity 4.7

  5. Quikrete - Ft. Myers Fl Plant, Punta Gorda

    Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Lead. Reports carcinogens. 1 lbs released over 5 years.

    TRI facility ID 3398WQKRTF7PRGR (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)

    Severity 4.6

  6. Plant 153 Punta Forda, Punta Gorda

    Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Lead. Reports carcinogens. 1 lbs released over 5 years.

    TRI facility ID 3395WRGSPN291CP (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)

    Severity 4.6

  7. Preferred-Punta Gorda Rm, Punta Gorda

    Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Lead. Reports carcinogens.

    TRI facility ID 3395WPRFRR3333A (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)

    Severity 4.6

  8. Preferred-Punta Gorda Block, Punta Gorda

    Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Lead. Reports carcinogens.

    TRI facility ID 3395WPRFRR26475 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)

    Severity 4.5

  9. Preferred-Punta Gorda (Coral) Blk, Punta Gorda

    Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Lead. Reports carcinogens.

    TRI facility ID 3398WPRFRR41451 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)

    Severity 4.5

  10. Built Right Pool Heaters, Llc, Punta Gorda

    TRI reporting facility.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110071434236 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 4.5

  11. Sld Landfill, Inc., Punta Gorda

    NPDES wastewater discharge permit.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110070692908 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 4.5

  12. Built Right Pool Heaters Llc, Punta Gorda

    Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Copper. 45 lbs released over 5 years.

    TRI facility ID 3398WBLTRG2811C (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)

    Severity 4.3

  13. Msb Used Auto Parts, Punta Gorda

    NPDES wastewater discharge permit. Penalties $19,590.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110005655013 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 4.3

  14. Preferred Materials, Inc., Punta Gorda

    TRI reporting facility.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110009069140 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 4

  15. Argos Usa Port Charlotte, Port Charlotte

    TRI reporting facility.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110027964914 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 4

  16. Fortress Block Llc, Punta Gorda

    TRI reporting facility.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110032762197 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 4

  17. Preferred Materials Inc, Punta Gorda

    TRI reporting facility.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110039626508 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 4

  18. Cemex Port Charlotte, Port Charlotte

    TRI reporting facility.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110067126185 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 4

  19. Cemex Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda

    TRI reporting facility.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110067128281 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 4

  20. Argos Punta Gorda Concrete Plant, Punta Gorda

    TRI reporting facility.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110069310070 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 4

  21. Titan Florida Punta Gorda Rmc Plant, Punta Gorda

    TRI reporting facility.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110071018524 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 4

  22. Quikrete - Ft. Myers, Fl Plant, Punta Gorda

    TRI reporting facility.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110071433545 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 4

  23. Charlotte Harbor Water Association Reserve Osmosis Wtp Exten, Punta Gorda

    NPDES wastewater discharge permit.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110010043595 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 3.8

  24. Charlotte Co.Board Of Co.Commisioners, Punta Gorda

    Major air pollution source.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110013929393 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 3.5

  25. Gasparilla Island Water Association, Rotonda West

    NPDES wastewater discharge permit.

    EPA FRS registry ID 110027948899 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record

    Severity 3

Correctional facilities

Prisons, jails and corrections operations with an EPA facility record, and the drinking water and wastewater compliance attached to them.

  • Charlotte Correctional Institution-Wtp, Punta Gorda

    EPA FRS registry ID
    110013172841
    Water system
    FL5084082
    Health-based violations
    15 all time, 0 in 5 years
    All violations
    26
    Contaminants cited
    Coliform (TCR), TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
    Wastewater permit
    None on record

    EPA detailed facility report

Discovery / public records

Records to request for Charlotte County

  • Florida state cancer registry

    Cancer incidence counts by census tract or ZIP code, by cancer type and year (de-identified). Any cancer cluster inquiries or investigations in Charlotte County, and their findings.

  • Florida vital statistics office

    Death certificate counts by cause of death and residence tract or ZIP code, and the years behind the mortality measures above.

  • Florida health department, environmental epidemiology

    Health consultations or assessments by ATSDR or the state health department covering the county, and any exposure investigations.

  • Florida environmental agency and the U.S. EPA regional office

    Compliance history, inspection reports, notices of violation, penalties and enforcement actions for each facility above, cited by EPA FRS registry ID.

  • Florida drinking water program

    Violation notices, sampling results and sanitary surveys for the public water systems serving the county, including any system serving a correctional facility.

  • Department of corrections or county sheriff

    Water testing, grievances and environmental health inspections for the correctional facilities listed above.

Each Envyrofax address report includes a printable records request worksheet with the custodian and the exact request wording per finding.

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