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UTILITYFort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant

Water Utility

1
water source
15
violations
17
out of compliance (%)
3
enforcement actions taken

Water utilities are regulated under the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act. This legislation establishes protective guidelines for 90+ toxins commonly found in drinking water. Unfortunately, many of these toxins exist in heightened levels, triggering a violation. This section summarizes both the water source, as well as compliance and enforcement actions taken. Each reported violation is listed below with corresponding details.

Water Source

SURFACE
MIXED
GROUND

Utility Compliance

83% of time compliant
17% of time not compliant

SURVEYED THROUGHOUT THE LAST 3 YEARS

All Violations

Surface Water Treatment Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Surface Water
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  December 21, 2005
- CATEGORY
  Treatment Technique
- EPA RULE
  Surface Water Treatment Rule
Consumer Confidence Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Consumer Confidence
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  March 08, 2002
- CATEGORY
  Other
- EPA RULE
  Consumer Confidence Rule
Consumer Confidence Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Consumer Confidence
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  September 02, 2000
- CATEGORY
  Other
- EPA RULE
  Consumer Confidence Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Surface Water
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  February 20, 1998
- CATEGORY
  Treatment Technique
- EPA RULE
  Surface Water Treatment Rule
Synthetic Organic Chemical Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Atrazine
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  October 24, 1994
- CATEGORY
  Organic Chemicals
- EPA RULE
  Synthetic Organic Chemical Rule
EPA POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Cardiovascular system or reproductive problems
SOURCES OF CONTAMINANT
Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
Total Coliform Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Coliform (TCR)
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  March 05, 1994
- CATEGORY
  Microorganisms
- EPA RULE
  Total Coliform Rule
EPA POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5
SOURCES OF CONTAMINANT
Coliforms are naturally present in the environment; as well as feces; fecal coliforms and E. coli only come from human and animal fecal waste.
Lead and Copper Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Lead and Copper
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  September 03, 1992
- CATEGORY
  Inorganic Chemicals
- EPA RULE
  Lead and Copper Rule
EPA POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Short term exposure: Gastrointestinal distress Long term exposure: Liver or kidney damage People with Wilson's Disease should consult their personal doctor if the amount of copper in their water exceeds the action level
SOURCES OF CONTAMINANT
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits
Nitrates Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Nitrate
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  September 30, 1981
- CATEGORY
  Inorganic Chemicals
- EPA RULE
  Nitrates Rule
EPA POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome.
SOURCES OF CONTAMINANT
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaking from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Inorganic Chemical Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Selenium
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  September 30, 1981
- CATEGORY
  Inorganic Chemicals
- EPA RULE
  Inorganic Chemical Rule
EPA POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
SOURCES OF CONTAMINANT
Discharge from petroleum refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines
Inorganic Chemical Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Barium
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  September 30, 1981
- CATEGORY
  Inorganic Chemicals
- EPA RULE
  Inorganic Chemical Rule
EPA POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Increase in blood pressure
SOURCES OF CONTAMINANT
Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
Inorganic Chemical Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Cadmium
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  September 30, 1981
- CATEGORY
  Inorganic Chemicals
- EPA RULE
  Inorganic Chemical Rule
EPA POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Kidney damage
SOURCES OF CONTAMINANT
Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints
Arsenic Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Arsenic
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  September 30, 1981
- CATEGORY
  Monitoring and Reporting
- EPA RULE
  Arsenic Rule
Inorganic Chemical Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Mercury
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  September 30, 1981
- CATEGORY
  Inorganic Chemicals
- EPA RULE
  Inorganic Chemical Rule
EPA POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Kidney damage
SOURCES OF CONTAMINANT
Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills and croplands
Inorganic Chemical Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Chromium
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  September 30, 1981
- CATEGORY
  Inorganic Chemicals
- EPA RULE
  Inorganic Chemical Rule
EPA POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Allergic dermatitis
SOURCES OF CONTAMINANT
Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits
Inorganic Chemical Rule
- CONTAMINANT
  Fluoride
- VIOLATION FIRST REPORTED
  September 30, 1981
- CATEGORY
  Inorganic Chemicals
- EPA RULE
  Inorganic Chemical Rule
EPA POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); Children may get mottled teeth
SOURCES OF CONTAMINANT
Water additive which promotes strong teeth; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories