Water Quality in Aurora, IL (60554)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60554.
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 83% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
12,081
Population
43
Water Systems
27
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (43)
Aurora
Elgin
Oswego
All resolvedCarpentersville
Yorkville
All resolvedSugar Grove
All resolvedWaubonsee College-John Wayne
Waubonsee Community College
1 health-basedSugar Grove - Prestbury
Calamity Janes
All resolvedSugar Grove - Dugan Woods
Aurora Municipal Airport
Pride Petroleum
Wooden Shoe Restaurant
Sugar Creek Restaurant
Golden Acres Restaurant
Roadster Inn
Sugar Grove Sports Complex
Sugar Creek Restaurant
Harner'S
Aurora Municipal Airport
Waubonsee Community College #2
Waubonsee College Autoshp Well
Moutray'S Amoco & Food Shop
Scot Industries
Bliss Woods For Pres Well #4
Dream Spinner Motel
Sugar Grove Industrial Park
Sugar Grove Industrial Park
Sugar Grove Driving Range
Bliss Woods Forest Preserve
Kane Sand & Gravel
Camp Ke-De-Ka
Camp Ke-De-Ka
Dream Spinner Motel
Camp Ke-De-Ka
Zepher Gas Station
Kane Sand & Gravel
R & R Restaurant
Hy-Tek Manufacturing
Camp Kedeka
Sugar Grove Driving Range
Camp Ke-De-Ka
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Aurora (60554) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.
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.