Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant
Fort Wayne, Indiana · PWSID: IN5202020
Fort Wayne Water Quality Summary
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant supplies drinking water to about 269,994 people in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and draws from surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs), which requires fuller treatment for runoff, sediment, and microbial risk. On the IsWaterSafe scale it earns a failing Water Safety Score of 50 out of 100 (Grade F), a composite of its EPA SDWIS violation and contaminant record.
EPA records show 3 health-based violations for this system. A health-based violation means a contaminant exceeded its legal EPA limit, the most serious category in the Safe Drinking Water Act. The system has 7 enforcement actions on file in response.
Across the single substance sampled, none exceeded its EPA limit. Combined Filter Effluent sits highest relative to its ceiling, detected at 0.5 NTU against an MCL of 1 NTU (sampled January 2022) — within the legal limit.
The most recent documented episode is a health-based violation involving Combined Filter Effluent, beginning January 2022 and marked resolved July 2022.
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Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | MCL (Limit) | Status | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Filter Effluent | 0.5 NTU | 1 NTU | Within Limit | Jan 1, 2022 |
Violation History
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.
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.
Source: EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water, 2026.