Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46765)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46765.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 20 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 80% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

5,786

Population

19

Water Systems

22

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)

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)

Cedarville Park

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Leo High School

Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations

Cedar Creek Church Of Christ Dc

1 health-based
Groundwater 300 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Cornerstone Community Church

All resolved
Groundwater 203 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Caps Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 182 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cedar Creek Golf Club

Groundwater 155 people served
0 violations

Leo United Methodist Church & Daycare

Groundwater 134 people served
0 violations

Cedar Creek Church Of Christ Ch

All resolved
Groundwater 88 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Cedar Creek Retirement Home, Inc.

Groundwater 82 people served
0 violations

Leo Cafe

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
13 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cedarville Community Park/Pavilion

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Gateway Woods Childrens Home

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Gateway Woods

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Riverside Gardens

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Cedarville Community Church

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Apostolic Chr. Childrens Home

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Apostolic Christian Children Home

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Grace Bible Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

14 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

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 (46765) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.

Fewer violations 80th 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

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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