Water Quality in Aurora, IL (60542)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60542.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 21 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are10 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
18,932
Population
21
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)
Aurora
Elgin
Carpentersville
North Aurora
Il American-Chickasaw
Aurora Packing Co Gov Office
Aurora 7th Day Adventist C:&Sh
Paramount Inn
Fox Gardens
Hardware Restaurant
Aurora Packing Co
United Auto Brokerage
Chuck'S Bait & Outboard Shop
Aurora Downs Racetrack
Chuck'S Bait & Outboard Shop
Offutt, Homer
White Moters Industrial Site
White Moters Industrial Site
Offutt, Homer
Aurora Twp Highway Garage
Derby Glen Hmownr Assn
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Aurora (60542) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10, 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.