Aurora
EPA ID: IL0894070 · 183,000 people served · 22 ZIP codes
Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Aurora, 1 violation are listed as unresolved — those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 183,000 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Aurora Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade F
Service Area Demographics
The Aurora serves a community with a median household income of $116,507 and an estimated 526,233 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Aurora's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Kane County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 62th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Aurora compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Atrazine at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 21 detections recorded.
Atrazine was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Aurora (EPA ID: IL0894070) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 183,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 22 ZIP codes across 10 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: F (37/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Atrazine | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Atrazine | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrazine | Organic | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60502 | 0.0206 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
| 60503 | 0.0206 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
| 60504 | 0.0206 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
| 60505 | 0.0206 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
| 60506 | 0.0206 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
| 60507 | 0.0206 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
| 60568 | 0.0206 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
| 60569 | 0.0206 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
| 60572 | 0.0206 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
| 60598 | 0.0206 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 17 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 5 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 60502 — Aurora
- 60503 — Aurora
- 60504 — Aurora
- 60505 — Aurora
- 60506 — Aurora
- 60507 — Aurora
- 60510 — Batavia
- 60519 — Eola
- 60538 — Montgomery
- 60540 — Naperville
- 60542 — North Aurora
- 60543 — Oswego
- 60554 — Sugar Grove
- 60555 — Warrenville
- 60563 — Naperville
- 60564 — Naperville
- 60565 — Naperville
- 60568 — Aurora
- 60569 — Aurora
- 60572 — Aurora
- 60585 — Plainfield
- 60598 — Aurora
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Aurora (IL0894070) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aurora water safe to drink?
Aurora has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Aurora serve?
Aurora serves approximately 183,000 people across 22 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does Aurora get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #28 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Illinois)
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