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Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant

Fort Wayne, Indiana · PWSID: IN5202020

F
Water Safety Score
50/100
269,994
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
3
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Combined Filter Effluent0.5 NTU1 NTUWithin LimitJan 1, 2022

Violation History

Contaminant 8000
MonitoringJun 1, 2021 - Aug 10, 2021
Resolved
Enforcement: 1420
Contaminant 8000
MonitoringJun 1, 2021 - Aug 10, 2021
Resolved
Enforcement: 1420
Combined Filter Effluent
Health-BasedJan 1, 2022 - Jul 6, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 1422
Combined Filter Effluent
Health-BasedJan 1, 2022 - Jul 6, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 1422
Combined Filter Effluent
Health-BasedJan 1, 2022 - Jul 6, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 1422
Combined Filter Effluent
Treatment TechniqueJan 1, 2022 - Jan 6, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 1424
Combined Filter Effluent
Treatment TechniqueJan 1, 2022 - Jan 6, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 1424
Combined Filter Effluent
Treatment TechniqueJan 1, 2022 - Jan 6, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 1424
Combined Filter Effluent
Treatment TechniqueJan 1, 2022 - Jan 6, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 1424

Frequently Asked Questions

Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant has a Water Safety Score of F (50/100). The system serves 269,994 people and has 3 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.