Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46805)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46805.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.

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

21,437

Population

5

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

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)

Fort Wayne City Utilities

Groundwater 24,890 people served
0 violations

Honeysuckle (Fort Wayne Utilities)

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Mourizio'S Pizza

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Parkview Hospital - Emergency Well

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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 (46805) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.

Fewer violations 53th 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

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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