Aurora, IL: 37 Violations - Home Safety 64/100
10 ZIP codes · 12 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Aurora: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Drilling into federal monitoring figures for Aurora in IL, the pattern is middle-of-the-road - some utilities have documented MCL exceedances or treatment technique violations in recent years, while others have operated without a single flag, making the city's grade a genuine average rather than a rounded-down high.
How Aurora Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Aurora Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 37 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0039 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $3,080 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.45.
Water Systems Serving Aurora
Throughout Aurora, IL, water comes from one of 3 primary utilities out of 12 total systems - independent providers with different rate structures, infrastructure, and compliance records that vary across the service territory.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 10 ZIP codes in Aurora, Illinois (population ~187,044), covering 12 community water systems serving approximately 513,923 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 10 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Aurora: C (64/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Aurora water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0039 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 7 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 3 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrazine | Organic | 10 | 4 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 3 |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other | 8 | 5 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 7 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60502 | C | 27 | 0 | Aurora |
| 60503 | — | 23 | 0 | Aurora |
| 60504 | C | 19 | 0 | Aurora |
| 60505 | C | 10 | 0 | Aurora |
| 60506 | C | 6 | 0 | Aurora |
All ZIP Codes in Aurora
- 60502 [C] - 27 violations
- 60503 - 23 violations
- 60504 [C] - 19 violations
- 60505 [C] - 10 violations
- 60506 [C] - 6 violations
- 60507
- 60568
- 60569
- 60572
- 60598
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Aurora
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Aurora
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Aurora: Remediation Cost in Perspective
How does remediation fit within the broader financial picture for Aurora homeowners? The equity share is moderate - large enough that treating it as a real planning consideration makes sense, and manageable enough that most homeowners have a clear path to addressing documented water and safety issues when they approach the commitment with deliberate advance budgeting rather than as an unplanned expense.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Aurora. The estimated $2,040–$4,180 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 48% above the Illinois average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Aurora
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Aurora appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Aurora
Historical NFIP data for Aurora contains 305 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $14,347. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 20% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$3,080</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
What You Can Do in Aurora
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Atrazine can reduce the most common contaminant found in Aurora's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Aurora, IL