Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46818)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46818.
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 8 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.
21,954
Population
28
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (28)
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant
1 health-basedHuntertown Water Works
All resolvedCarroll High School
Speedway #5227
Institutional Power Plant
Institutional Power Plant
Phils One Stop #12
St. Patricks Church Of Arcola
Edgewood Estates Mhp
St. Johns Lutheran
Suburban Lutheran School
Checkerz Bar
Colonial Golf Course
All resolvedThe Lake House
Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church
All resolvedJourney Church And Preschool
All resolvedLiving Hope Missionary Church Of Dunfee
Eel River Camp
Shiloh Reception Hall
Lake Chapel United Methodist Church
American Legion Post #499
Fort Wayne Church Formerly Zions Glory
Keystone Cooperative, Inc.
Lassus Handy Dandy
Carroll Jr. High School
Bethel United Methodist Church
Old Fort Meyers
Kuehnert Milk House
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 (46818) 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
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.