On Dwenger Avenue east of South Anthony Boulevard. Street View photo from Google maps.
Google maps shows the filtration ponds on the north side of the Maumee River from North Anthony Boulevard past Coliseum Boulevard to Maplecrest Road.
Fort Wayne’s Paul L. Brunner Water Pollution Control Plant – located on Dwenger Avenue east of Anthony Boulevard — provides wastewater (also called sewage) treatment for the City of Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. Following the treatment process, cleaned water (effluent) is released to the Maumee River. The water released from the Plant after treatment process is actually cleaner than the water in the river. Organic matter that is removed from the wastewater (also called sludge) is treated, dried, mixed with composted yard waste and made available as a soil amendment/fertilizer known as biosolids.
Fort Wayne’s Water Pollution Control Plant was originally constructed between 1938 and 1940 at a cost of approximately $5.3 million. Funding came from a $2.3 million grant from the federal Public Works Administration and a $3 million bond issued by the City of Fort Wayne. The initial facility provided secondary level treatment utilizing the activated sludge process for an average flow of 24 million gallons per day (MGD). The WPC Plant — like the Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant located at the confluence of Fort Wayne’s three rivers — was constructed in the Collegiate Gothic style. Buildings are covered with Indiana limestone. Copied from Water Pollution Control Plant at City Utilities Water That Works.
The Water Pollution Control Plant is the critical facility that removes harmful bacteria and other pollutants from wastewater before it is released to the river. In fact, water treated and released from the Plant is actually cleaner than the water in the Maumee River. The Fort Wayne Water Pollution Control Plant provides wastewater treatment for the City of Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. From Water Pollution Control Plant at the City of Fort Wayne. 5-page Fort Wayne's Water Pollution Control Plant document. Free Facility Tours at the City of Fort Wayne.
Today, Mayor Tom Henry and Fort Wayne City Utilities showcased progress of the floating solar panels at the Water Pollution Control Plant’s wet weather storage ponds.
This award recognizes City Utilities’ innovations in sustainability through our microgrid initiative, combining floating solar panels, battery energy storage, and natural gas generation to power our largest facilities!
Ever wonder what makes Fort Wayne’s water the best-tasting in Indiana?
At our recent Rotary Club meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from Matthew Konicek and Benjamin Gensic of City of Fort Wayne Utilities, who shared insights into how our city provide safe, and award-winning drinking water while also protecting our environment.
Here are some key takeaways from their presentation:
Water Treatment & Quality: Fort Wayne’s water undergoes an extensive filtration process, including powdered activated carbon, to remove impurities and enhance taste. The city also conducts over 50,000 daily tests to ensure the highest standards.
Infrastructure & Sustainability: City Utilities is replacing aging water mains to reduce costly breaks and service interruptions. Plus, they’re leading innovative renewable energy efforts, including a microgrid with 12,000 solar panels and a methane recovery program that helps power our facilities.
Protecting Public Health: The city is actively replacing lead service lines in older homes and working with local farmers to prevent harmful runoff from entering our water supply.
Matt and Ben’s work ensures that every drop of water in Fort Wayne is clean, safe, and sustainable for future generations. Want to learn more?
They even offered Rotary members a tour of the water filtration plant—who’s in?
Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker helped flip the switch on Fort Wayne City Utilities' innovative new Microgrid power...
Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker helped flip the switch on Fort Wayne City Utilities' innovative new Microgrid power generating network.
The Microgrid integrates solar panels and battery storage, along with biogas and natural gas to power the Three Rivers Filtration Plant, Water Pollution Control Plant, and the Wet-Weather Pump Station.
Solar panels and biogases are part of what is fueling the city's water treatment and stormwater infrastructure.
Water Treatment & Quality: Fort Wayne’s water undergoes an extensive filtration process, including powdered activated carbon, to remove impurities and enhance taste. The city also conducts over 50,000 daily tests to ensure the highest standards. 
