Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46788)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46788.
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 12 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.
4,373
Population
14
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant
1 health-basedRiverside Inn
Millers Shellmart
All resolvedSpringfield Center Amish School
Campbell Amish School
All resolvedCovered Bridge Restaurant
Church Of Jesus Christ Lds
Northeast Spencerville Amish School
Rhinehart Finishing, Llc.
1 health-basedSt. Peters Lutheran Church
Rhinehart Development Corporation
Maple Lane School
Dekalb Meadows Amish School
All resolvedSouth East Dekalb Amish School
All resolvedContaminants 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 (46788) 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.
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.