C49/100
AURORA, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,678 people · Nebraska
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NE3108101
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.44 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About AURORA, CITY OF
Is AURORA, CITY OF water safe to drink?
AURORA, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (49/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 8 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has AURORA, CITY OF detected?
32 contaminants were tested in AURORA, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does AURORA, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, AURORA, CITY OF has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MCL, TT. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does AURORA, CITY OF serve?
AURORA, CITY OF serves approximately 4,678 people, Nebraska. The system provides water to 1 community: Aurora.
What type of water does AURORA, CITY OF provide?
AURORA, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NE3108101.
How does AURORA, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Nebraska?
AURORA, CITY OF scores 49/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Nebraska state page for a full comparison of water systems.