St. Louis County · 3,323 residents · 2 water systems
6
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Aurora drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, and 2 others.
Contaminants detected in Aurora water
6 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Aurora tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Aurora water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Aurora's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Aurora get its drinking water?
Aurora's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Minnesota Department of Health and EPA requirements before distribution. Aurora is served by 2 water systems, the largest being Aurora (serving 1,764 people).
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