Indiana · population 273,203
Lead pipes in Fort Wayne, IN
11,774 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fort Wayne (population 273,203) gets its water from Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant. That system reported 11,299 lead and 475 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 108,184, with 0 more of unknown material.
11% of Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 10%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 89%
Latest lead test for Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 2.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based for Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant.
Water systems serving Fort Wayne
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration PlantMain system | 11,299 | 475 | 0 | 11% |
| Sunnymede Community Association WaterAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 211 | 0% |
| Country Court EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 255 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Fort Wayne
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- New Haven462 lead + galv. lines
- Huntertown1,049 unknown
- Leo-Cedarvilleno lead reported
- Grabillno lead reported
- Churubusco42 lead + galv. lines
- Ossian358 unknown
- Garrett171 lead + galv. lines
- Auburn354 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fort Wayne, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant, which serves Fort Wayne, reported 11,299 lead and 475 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fort Wayne?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant's service area (PWSID IN5202020). Sunnymede Community Association Water, Country Court Estates also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fort Wayne home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Fort Wayne be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.