Aurora Water Quality

Nebraska

Health Violations

The tap water in Aurora, Nebraska is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 4,678 people. 3 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 1038 in 2017. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
4,678
Population Served
3
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Aurora, Nebraska is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 4,678 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Aurora shows 3 total violations across all 1 system, of which 3 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 1038, 2987, 5000. 4 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Nebraska drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
AURORA, CITY OF 4,678 3 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
1038 2017-07-01
2987 2014-10-01
5000 1998-01-01

TRI Facilities in Aurora

Facility Total Releases
A-1 Fiberglass 91.4K lbs
Kaapa Partners Aurora LLC 69.1K lbs
Fiberglass Products Inc. 52.9K lbs
Mars Petcare US Inc. 5.7K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aurora, Nebraska water safe to drink?
Aurora is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 4,678 people. 3 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Aurora have?
Aurora water systems have a total of 3 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 3 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Aurora water?
Health-based violations for Aurora water systems include the following contaminants: 1038, 2987, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Aurora?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Aurora, Nebraska, collectively covering approximately 4,678 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Aurora get its drinking water?
Aurora's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Aurora?
Yes, 4 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Aurora, Nebraska, reporting a combined 219.0K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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