Water Quality in AURORA, CO (80018)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80018.
36
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
36
Monitoring / Reporting
36
Resolved
What does this mean?
36 of 36 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 36 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (36 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Cadmium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Kidney damage |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Selenium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems |
| Selenium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems |
| Selenium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems |
| Barium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increase in blood pressure |
| Barium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increase in blood pressure |
| Barium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increase in blood pressure |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2023(36)
Arsenic
03
Cadmium
03
Arsenic
03
Selenium
03
Selenium
03
Selenium
03
Barium
03
Barium
03
Barium
03
Arsenic
03
Chromium
03
Chromium
03
Mercury
03
Mercury
03
Mercury
03
Antimony, Total
03
Antimony, Total
03
Cadmium
03
Thallium, Total
03
Thallium, Total
03
Thallium, Total
03
Nickel
03
Nickel
03
Nickel
03
Beryllium, Total
03
Beryllium, Total
03
Beryllium, Total
03
Cadmium
03
Antimony, Total
03
Chromium
03
Lead and Copper Rule
51
Lead and Copper Rule
51
Lead and Copper Rule
51
Endothall
03
Endothall
03
Endothall
03
How Does This Compare?
AURORA (80018) has 36 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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.