Water Quality in Aurora, IL (60177)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60177.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
24,416
Population
40
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (40)
Aurora
Elgin
Carpentersville
South Elgin
1 health-basedChrist Comunity Church
Talisman Club
Vasa Park
Bell'S Family Restaurant
Bell'S Family Restaurant
A & T Asian Market
All resolvedMedical Building
Seward Shopping Center
Medical Building
Seward Shopping Center
Seward Produce & Supply
Seward Produce & Supply
Seward Lumber Co
Seward Lumber Co
Bible Way Pentecostal Church
Bible Way Pentecostal Church
Elgin Community Of Christ Church
Elmhurst Chicago Stone Co
Country Tap
Valley Modle Railroad Club
Clesen Frank & Sons Inc
Valley Model Railroad Club
Blackhawk Forest Pres. Residea
E G Falconer Md
Kenyon Brothers
Clesen Frank & Sons Inc
Kenyon Brothers
W Kost Inc
W Kost Inc
Giertz-Melahn Asphalt Co Inc
E G Falconer Md
Waste Management Inc
Giertz-Melahn Asphalt Co Inc
Elmhurst Chicago Stone Co
Waste Management Inc
Country Tap
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2024
How Does This Compare?
Aurora (60177) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.
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
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.