Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46825)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46825.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 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 3 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
29,296
Population
15
Water Systems
6
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant
1 health-basedUnion Chapel United Breth Ch
Lassus Handy Dandy
Amoco Service Station #10605
Cultivate Church
All resolvedBrands Country Kitchen Supplies, Inc.
Northway Woods Mobile Home Park
Mrs. Jean A. Miller, Director
Spring Creek Mobile Park
Agape Church Of The Brethren
The Backyard Creamery & Mini Golf
2 health-basedWest Otter Lake Mini Mall
Lake River Valley Hills
Coves Of Lake James
Golden Rule Mobile Home Park
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Fort Wayne (46825) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.
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.