Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46741)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46741.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,713
Population
19
Water Systems
36
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant
1 health-basedGrabill Water Works
2 health-basedEagle - Pitcher Plastic Div.
Meridian Automotive Systems
Harlan Mobile Home Park
Black Creek Amish School
Milan Center Amish School
Dutch Made Inc.
Graber Box And Pallet
All resolvedMaumee Valley Amish School
Cedar Creek Amish School #3
All resolvedPrince Of Peace Lutheran Church
Rupert Ridge Amish School
Westridge Amish School
Cuba Mennonite School
Cedar Creek Sawmill
Leo High School
Amish School
Victory Life Temple
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Fort Wayne (46741) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 36.
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
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.