Water Quality in Aurora, IL (60543)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60543.
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 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
43,047
Population
61
Water Systems
34
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (61)
Aurora
Joliet
1 health-basedElgin
Il American-West Suburban
Romeoville
Plainfield
Oswego
All resolvedCarpentersville
Yorkville
All resolvedHarvest Baptist Church Well 3
Harvest Baptist Church Well 2
All resolvedHarvest Baptist Church Well 1
All resolvedHarry'S Restaurant
Valley Baptist Church
Valley Baptist Church
Slc Inc Llc Plano
Scl Ice, Llc
Slc Ice Llc Yorkville
Fox Bend Golf Course
Prairie Babtist
Cross Tabernacle Church
Cross Tabernacle Church
Fox Bend Country Club
Lynwood Baptist Church
Lynwood Baptist Church
Terry'S
Old Oak Creek Shopping Center
Landmark Baptist Church
Landmark Baptist Church
Scl Ice Llc
Oswego Prairie Methodist Churc
Venue 5126 Inc
U S 30 Motel
Quarry Ledge Ywca
Quarry Ledge Ywca
Oswego Prairie Methodist Churc
Paramount Heights
Silver Wheel
Silver Wheel
Us 30 Motel
River Hts. Vet. Clinic
Kendall Roofing
Oswego Twp Hwy Dept
Carpenter'S
Oswego Twp Hwy Dept
Twice The Ice Aurora
Waa-Kee-Sha Park
Fox Metro Water Reclamation District
All resolvedKickers Club
Kickers Club
Skelgas
Highway 34 Rest Area
Feed Associates
Phillips 66 Station
Arbor Valley Landscaping
Autumn Oaks
Oswegoland Park District
Feed Associates
Skelgas
Phillips 66 Station
Carpenter'S
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Aurora (60543) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 34.
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.