What was found in Aurora's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 390 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 60.365 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 35.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 27.16 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.895 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.18 µg/L — AURORA CITY - PORTAGE PWS · 191 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.85 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14.5 µg/L — AURORA CITY - PORTAGE PWS · 191 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.735 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.395 µg/L — AURORA CITY - PORTAGE PWS · 191 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.775 µg/L — AURORA CITY - PORTAGE PWS · 191 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.765 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.24 µg/L — AURORA CITY - PORTAGE PWS · 191 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS · 15,852 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Aurora
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AURORA CITY - CLEVELAND PWS | 15,852 |
| AURORA CITY - PORTAGE PWS | 191 |
Frequently asked questions about Aurora tap water
Is Aurora tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Aurora. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Aurora?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Aurora, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Aurora's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Aurora include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.