Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46774)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46774.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 70% of US ZIP codes.
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-basedNew Haven Water Department
Leo High School
Heritage School K-12
Woodlan Jr./Sr. High School
Cedarville Elementary
Leo Elementary School
Harlan Elementary School
Heritage Elementary
St. Paul Lutheran Church
St. Louis Catholic Church & School
St. Louis Besancon Chu. & Sch.
St. Louis Besancon Ch./School
Billys
Living Faith
All resolvedMartin Lutheran Church
Westwood Lumber Sales, Inc.
Cummings Manufacturing
New Haven Locker
The Oaks
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.