Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46733)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46733.
Past Health-Based Violations
7 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 112 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 97% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
19,318
Population
54
Water Systems
119
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (54)
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant
1 health-basedDecatur Water Department
Preble Gardens
St. John Lutheran Church
Zion Evangelical Luthrn Church Friedheim
Immanuel Lutheran Church
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School
1 health-basedPleasant Dale Church Of The Brethren
Oakwood Community Association, Inc.
1 health-basedSt. Luke Church
Country Acres
Country Acres
Country Acres
Manley Meats Inc
Salem Magley Church
All resolvedClems Lake Camp
Mt. Hope Church Of Nazarene
Fleming Excavating
All resolvedNew Life Fellowship Church
Beerys Trailer Court
St. Peters Lutheran Church
All resolvedDecatur Veterinary Hospital
White Horse Trailer Park
Union Chapel United Methodist Church
Wagon Wheel Campground
Prestress Services Industries - Office
All resolvedSt. Mark'S Preschool & Childcare Minstry
Golden Meadows Home
Country Side Amish School
All resolvedDecatur Lighthouse Assembly Of God
Country Valley Amish School
All resolvedGolden Meadows Home
All resolvedAdams County Solid Waste Management Dist
Pleasant Mills Amish School
All resolvedDecatur Baptist Church
Hills Country Depot
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Winchester Amish School
All resolvedWhispering Pines Country
Oakhurst Mobile Home Park
East Edge Estates
Decatur Diamond Llc
All resolvedLocal Church, Inc.
Thunderbird
Decatur Highway Airport
H.P. Schmit Packing Co.
Sample Water Supply
Decatur Drive-In
Decatur Drive-In Theater
R. Kachers Migrant Labor Camp
Decatur Truck & Tractor
All resolvedPrestress Services Ind. -Batch Plant
All resolvedCountry Acres And Association Llc
4 health-basedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Fort Wayne (46733) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 119.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.