Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46809)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46809.
Past Health-Based Violations
4 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 5 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,589
Population
16
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant
1 health-basedMatea Park
Republic Services Of Indiana, Lp
2 health-basedFox Island Lake Picnic Area
Maumee Gateway Park
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
Heidelberg Materials
1 health-basedFranklin Electric Water Treatment
All resolvedPaul Henrys 76 Service
Nine Mile United Methodist Church
The Paddock Llc
Parksdale Phillips 66
Mobile Tool Int. Insulated Products, Inc
Southwest Christian School
Baer Field Raceways
Republic Services Of Indiana - Well #3
Contaminants 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 (46809) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.
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.