Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46804)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46804.
Active Health Violations
3 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 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
29,661
Population
26
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant
1 health-basedMjt Holdings Llc
All resolvedRenaissance Village
Anderson Marathon Service
Esterlines Amoco Sevice
Yankee Park Co-Op Inc.
Lassus Convenience Store-North Webster
Glidewell County Line Service
Renaissance Village
Weenee World
All resolvedWings Etc.
Arise Church
Aboite Child Care Center
Homestead Church Of Christ
Carriage House Estates
1 health-basedHilltop Park Cooperative, Inc.
1 health-basedBay Point Condos - Phase I
All resolvedRon Lunz
Aboite Missionary Church
Esterlines Amoco Service
Lord Of Life Lutheran
Anthony Wayne Church Of God
Glidewell County Line Service
Westview Alliance Church
Aboite Childcare Center 2
Timbercrest Truck Stop
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
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 (46804) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.
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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.