Water Quality in Aurora, IL (60140)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60140.
Active Health Violations
5 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
22,689
Population
91
Water Systems
67
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (91)
Aurora
Surface water 183,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 20.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Elgin
Surface water 114,797 people served
6 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 51.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Dekalb
Groundwater 45,000 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 11 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Crystal Lake
Groundwater 40,661 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 9.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Carpentersville
Groundwater 37,983 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1400 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Algonquin
Groundwater 30,700 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1600 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Lake In The Hills
Groundwater 28,661 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1400 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Huntley
1 health-based Groundwater 28,495 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Woodstock
1 health-based Groundwater 25,630 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 11 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pingree Grove
Groundwater 10,365 people served
11 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hampshire
All resolved Groundwater 7,758 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Arrowhead Rest
Groundwater 2,000 people served
0 violations
Travel Centers Of America
Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations
Arrowhead Restaurant
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
76 Truck Stop
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Arrowhead Restaurant
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Starks Triangle Drive-In
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Rutland For Pres West Shelter
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
St Peters Lutheran Church
Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations
St Peters Lutheran Church
Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations
Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Tyler Creek Forest Preserve
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Old Starks Tavern
Groundwater 100 people served
15 violations (5yr)
Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Bowes Creek Woods Forest Preserve
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Fox River Shores Forest Presrv
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Dairy Queen / Clark Retail
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Schweizer Woods Forest Preserve
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Free Christian Assembly
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Wendy'S #3
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Country'S Delight Milk Product
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Country'S Delight Milk Product
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
G N P Inc
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Parker Seals/Gnp
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Trading Post
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
St Peter'S Lutheran Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Tekakwitha Forest Preserve
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Hampshire For Pres Shelter 2
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
St Peter'S Lutheran Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Burlington Prairie Fp
1 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Borden'S Inc
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Sore Thumb Tavern
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Certified Grocers Of Ill Inc
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Certified Grocers Of Ill Inc
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Skibbe, Arthur
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Marcinkowski Ray
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Borden Inc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Cornell Forge
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
See Saw Day Care Center
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Conell Forge
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Ill Toll Highway Authority
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Ill Toll Highway Authority
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Childress, Gary
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rustic Lodge Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
St Johns United Church
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
St Peters Lutheran Church/Little Saints
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Pingree Grove Fp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rustic Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
U S 20 Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
St Johns United Church Christ
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Siems Memorial Park
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Pingree Grove Fire Protect Dis
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
U S 20 Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Illinois Breeding Co-Op
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Proffitt, Robert L
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tomo-Chi-Chi Knolls Scout Rsv
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Burnidge Forest Preserve
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hampshire For Preserve Shelter 1
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Starks Rest Area #105
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Allen'S Corner Rest
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
W R Meadows Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pingree Grove Fire Protect Dis
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Brunner Family Fp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tekakwitha Fp Educational Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Freeman Kame-Meagher Forest Preserve
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Burnidge Forest Preserve
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Rustic Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Stark'S Veal Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Stark'S Veal Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Binnie Forest Preserve
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Childress, Gary
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
W R Meadows Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wilson Nurseries
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wilson Nurseries Camp No 2
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Hampshire Forest Preserve
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Illinois Breeding Co-Op
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rutland Forest Preserve
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Binnie Woods Forest Preserve
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Starks Rest Area #105
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
G D & K Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Proffitt, Robert L
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
19 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
2 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
18 violations
Has active
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
Has active
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
2 violations
Has active
DalaponMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limit51.1 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit1400 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Aurora (60140) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 67.
Fewer violations 93th percentile More violations
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.