Water Quality in Aurora, IL (60144)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60144.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 18 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are21 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
66
Population
18
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)
Aurora
Elgin
Carpentersville
Kaneville Elementary School
Kaneville United Methodist Chu
Kaneville United Methodist Chu
Kaneville Township Building
Wilson, Wiley
Wilson, Wiley
Hills Country Store
All resolvedKaneville Fire District
Kaneville Seed Inc
Kaneville Seed Inc
Lone Grove Forest Preserve
Mell, Carol
Mell, Carol
Kaneville Fire District
Mell'S Grocery
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Aurora (60144) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21, 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.