Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46783)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46783.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 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 10 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,764

Population

16

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

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)

Huntington Water Department

3 health-based
Groundwater 17,300 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 6.85 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Roanoke Water Works

All resolved
Groundwater 1,722 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.12 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Holleys Marathon Service

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Castle Hill Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Grayfox Public Water Supply

All resolved
Groundwater 118 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Faith Lutheran Church & Preschool

All resolved
Groundwater 103 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Monson Chapel Methodist Church-Old

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Shiloh Christian Ministries

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Lc Nature Park

All resolved
Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cornerstone Alliance Church

All resolved
Groundwater 32 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Thunderbird Lodge

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

L & K Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Aboite Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Roanoke Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Shiloh Christian Ministries

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
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.

7 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
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 (46783) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

Fewer violations 72th 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

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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