Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46777)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46777.
Active Health Violations
2 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 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,081
Population
16
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant
1 health-basedDecatur Water Department
Ossian Municipal Water Department
All resolvedNorwell High School
Norwell Middle School
All resolvedLancaster Elementary School
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Kozy Kourt Dba Silo Farms
Ossian Conservation Club
Oley'S Pizza
Bluffton Congregation - Kingdom Hall
Homestead Water Association
Haven Manufacturing Indiana
1 health-basedLighted Gardens, Inc.
All resolvedMellching Machine Company
Ossian Packing Company
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 (46777) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.
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.