Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46845)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46845.
Active Health Violations
4 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 83% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
29,583
Population
21
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant
1 health-basedPerry Hills School
All American Stores - Laotto
1 health-basedCrossbridge Community Church
All resolvedArcola School
All resolvedAll American Stores #4-Fort Wayne(Dagco)
All resolvedAll American Stores #5, Tiny Town Market
1 health-basedMetea Park
All resolvedSubway - Pond Haven Llc
All resolvedAuburn Gear, Inc.
Fox Island Nature Center
All resolvedJimmerson James Landing Llc/Yo-Yos
Olde Towne Diner
Camp Red Cedar - Bath House
1 health-basedOak View Elementary School
Former Allen County Police Reserve Ctr
All resolvedGleneyre Association
Camp Red Cedar - Office
All resolvedRobinson Chapel United Methodist Church
Fox Island County Park Beach
All resolvedParkview North Hospital(Emergency Wells)
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 (46845) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.
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.