Water Quality in Aurora, IL (60124)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60124.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 5 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are26 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 82% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
24,487
Population
5
Water Systems
26
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)
Aurora
Elgin
Carpentersville
Plank Road Tap Room
New Creations Preschool
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Aurora (60124) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 26, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.