Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46774)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46774.

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

17,858

Population

20

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)

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)

New Haven Water Department

Purchased surface water 15,700 people served
3 violations (5yr)

Leo High School

Groundwater 1,395 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.81 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Heritage School K-12

Groundwater 1,350 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.81 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Woodlan Jr./Sr. High School

Groundwater 750 people served
0 violations

Cedarville Elementary

Groundwater 650 people served
0 violations

Leo Elementary School

Groundwater 491 people served
0 violations

Harlan Elementary School

Groundwater 453 people served
0 violations

Heritage Elementary

Groundwater 380 people served
0 violations

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Groundwater 221 people served
0 violations

St. Louis Catholic Church & School

Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.97 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

St. Louis Besancon Chu. & Sch.

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

St. Louis Besancon Ch./School

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Billys

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Living Faith

All resolved
Groundwater 90 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Martin Lutheran Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Westwood Lumber Sales, Inc.

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.39 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cummings Manufacturing

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

New Haven Locker

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The Oaks

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
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
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 (46774) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

Fewer violations 70th 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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