Tap Water Quality in Aurora, IL
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Aurora Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~180,000 | Source: Fox River and deep aquifer wells
Aurora, Illinois' second-largest city, uses a mix of Fox River surface water and deep aquifer wells. Some deep wells in the area have naturally elevated radium levels, a radioactive contaminant. The city has invested in treatment to blend and treat water sources to meet increasingly strict radium standards.
Common water quality concerns in Aurora
Radium in deep wells
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Disinfection byproducts
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Nitrates
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What's in your Aurora water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Aurora water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Aurora, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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