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-based
Surface water 269,994 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.58 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Decatur Water Department

Groundwater 9,900 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 12.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Preble Gardens

Groundwater 356 people served
0 violations

St. John Lutheran Church

Groundwater 307 people served
0 violations

Zion Evangelical Luthrn Church Friedheim

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

St. Pauls Lutheran Church

Groundwater 242 people served
0 violations

Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School

1 health-based
Groundwater 230 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.79 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pleasant Dale Church Of The Brethren

Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Oakwood Community Association, Inc.

1 health-based
Groundwater 210 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

St. Luke Church

Groundwater 151 people served
0 violations

Country Acres

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Country Acres

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Country Acres

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Manley Meats Inc

Groundwater 113 people served
0 violations

Salem Magley Church

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Clems Lake Camp

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Mt. Hope Church Of Nazarene

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Fleming Excavating

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

New Life Fellowship Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Beerys Trailer Court

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

St. Peters Lutheran Church

All resolved
Groundwater 95 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Decatur Veterinary Hospital

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

White Horse Trailer Park

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Union Chapel United Methodist Church

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Wagon Wheel Campground

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Prestress Services Industries - Office

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
12 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

St. Mark'S Preschool & Childcare Minstry

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Golden Meadows Home

Groundwater 57 people served
0 violations

Country Side Amish School

All resolved
Groundwater 53 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Decatur Lighthouse Assembly Of God

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Country Valley Amish School

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Golden Meadows Home

All resolved
Groundwater 47 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Adams County Solid Waste Management Dist

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Pleasant Mills Amish School

All resolved
Groundwater 45 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Decatur Baptist Church

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Hills Country Depot

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Redeemer Lutheran Church

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Winchester Amish School

All resolved
Groundwater 36 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Whispering Pines Country

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Oakhurst Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

East Edge Estates

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Decatur Diamond Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 27 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Local Church, Inc.

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Thunderbird

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Decatur Highway Airport

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

H.P. Schmit Packing Co.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sample Water Supply

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Decatur Drive-In

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Decatur Drive-In Theater

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

R. Kachers Migrant Labor Camp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Decatur Truck & Tractor

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Prestress Services Ind. -Batch Plant

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Country Acres And Association Llc

4 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
75 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

59 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

4 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

5 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DiquatMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
GlyphosateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.58 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 97th percentile More violations

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.

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