Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46808)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46808.

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 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

19,684

Population

24

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)

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)

Utility Center, Inc-Lake

Groundwater 1,270 people served
0 violations

Auburn Rest Area/Underdevelop

Groundwater 1,200 people served
0 violations

Pigeon Creek Rest Area

All resolved
Groundwater 1,001 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Flat Creek Rest Area

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Raytheon Systems Company

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Flat Creek Rest Area

Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations

Auburn Rest Area-South

Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations

Po Jacks General Store

Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations

Arcola Rest Area - E.B.

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Arcola Rest Area - W.B.

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Fort Wayne Baptist Temple

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations

American Legion #499

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Lake View Springs Rest Stop

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

I-69 Weigh Scales N.B.

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Fort Wayne Baptist Temple

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Francis Slocom Flowing Well

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

C & C Packing Co.

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Allen Co. Youth Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Carroll Community Worship Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Allen Co. Youth Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Faith Missionary Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Allen Co. Youth Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wallen Baptist Church

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

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.58 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Fort Wayne (46808) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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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