Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46797)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46797.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 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.
4,097
Population
15
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant
1 health-basedBf Goodrich Tire Manufacturing
Woodburn Water Works
Pond A River Golf Course
Woodlan Jr.-Sr. High School
Woodlan Jr.-Sr. High School
B.F. Goodrich
City Of Woodburn
Pond-A-River Golf Course
Zion Lutheran Church
Pond-A-River Golf Course
2 health-basedEdgerton Wesleyan Church
All resolvedUniroyal Goodrich Tire Co.
Woodburn Christian Childrens Home
Woodburn Christian Childrens Gym
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Fort Wayne (46797) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.
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.