Rules and Regulations

All three of Fort Wayne’s Utilities — Water, Sewer, and Stormwater — are governed by a set of General Utility Rules and Regulations that have been adopted by the Board of Public Works or Stormwater Management Board. Each Utility may also be affected by resolutions or policies adopted by its governing board.

Water

• Fort Wayne Water Utility General Rules and Regulations – as amended January 11, 2022
• Policy Regarding Public and Private Water System Infrastructure – approved May 1, 2018
• Chapter 52 – Water and Water Courses

Included in the Water Utility Rules and Regulations are the following additional policies:

• Policy and Procedure for Water Service Disconnections – Building Demolitions
• Developer Installed Water Taps
• Temporary Water Meters: Terms and Conditions
• MyWater Rules and Regulations

Water Pollution Control

• Fort Wayne Water Pollution Control Utility Rules and Regulations – as amended December 20, 2022
• Policy Regarding Public and Private Water Pollution Control System Infrastructure – approved May 1, 2018
• Chapter 51 – Sewers

Stormwater

• Fort Wayne Stormwater Utility Rules and Regulations – as amended June 25, 2024
• Policy Regarding Public and Private Stormwater System Infrastructure – approved May 1, 2018
• Chapter 53 – Stormwater Management Department