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Lead service lines in Aurora, IL

14 water utilities serve Aurora, with approximately 185,210 people served.

Last verified from EPA SDWIS + utility inventories: 2026-04-14
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Lead Service Lines in Aurora, IL

Aurora's water system serves about 185,000 people through 14 different water utilities. The largest is the City of Aurora itself, which provides water to roughly 183,000 residents.

What we know about lead service lines in Aurora

Currently, there is no reported data on the number of lead service lines in Aurora's water system. This doesn't mean there are none—it means the utilities haven't yet completed or published their inventories.

Under federal law, water systems must identify which homes are connected to lead service lines and share that information with customers by October 2024. If your utility hasn't published this yet, they are still working on the inventory. You can contact them directly to ask about their timeline.

Why this matters

A lead service line is the pipe that carries water from the street main into your home. If that pipe contains lead, water can pick up lead particles as it travels through. This is one of the main ways lead enters drinking water in older homes.

Not all homes have lead service lines. Homes built after the 1980s are unlikely to have them. Older homes in Aurora, especially those built before 1950, are more at risk.

What you can do now

Even without a full inventory, you can take steps to protect your family:

  • Test your water. A simple water test will tell you if lead is present in your tap water right now. Contact the Aurora water utility for a free or low-cost test kit.
  • Find out your home's age and service line material. Call your water utility or check your property records. If your line is lead, flushing or installing a filter are temporary solutions until replacement.
  • If you have young children or are pregnant, the CDC recommends taking lead exposure seriously. Talk to your pediatrician or doctor about testing.

Next steps for residents

  • Contact the City of Aurora Water Utility to ask about their lead service line inventory status and timeline for publication.
  • Request a free water test to check for lead in your tap water.
  • If you live in an older home and want to know your service line material, ask your utility about records or a free inspection.
  • Visit the EPA's lead in drinking water page for additional resources and recommendations.

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Utilities serving Aurora

Common questions

Does Aurora have lead service lines?

Aurora's water utilities have not yet published data on lead service lines. Federal law requires utilities to complete inventories by October 2024. Contact the City of Aurora Water Utility directly to ask about their progress.

How do I know if my house has a lead service line?

The most reliable way is to contact your water utility—they may have records or offer a free inspection. You can also check property records or look at the pipe material where the water line enters your home, though this requires digging.

Is lead in Aurora water a big problem?

Without inventory data, it's impossible to say how many homes are affected. The best step is to test your tap water, which is inexpensive and will give you a clear answer about what's in your water right now.

What should I do if my water tests positive for lead?

Contact your water utility to report the result and ask about next steps. Short-term solutions include flushing your tap and using a filter, but the permanent solution is replacing the lead service line—contact your utility about replacement programs or assistance.