Illinois · population 19,329
Lead pipes in North Aurora, IL
225 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North Aurora (population 19,329) gets its water from North Aurora. That system reported 210 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,631, with 357 more of unknown material.
3.4% of North Aurora's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 5.4%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for North Aurora (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 6.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for North Aurora.
Water systems serving North Aurora
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North AuroraMain system | 210 | 15 | 357 | 3.4% |
| MooseheartServes nearby areas | 0 | 6 | 64 | 8.6% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in North Aurora
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North Aurora's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Batavia385 lead + galv. lines
- Geneva533 lead + galv. lines
- Sugar Groveno lead reported
- Montgomeryno lead reported
- St. Charles926 lead + galv. lines
- Warrenvilleno lead reported
- West Chicago780 lead + galv. lines
- Oswegono lead reported
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Questions
Does North Aurora, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. North Aurora, which serves North Aurora, reported 210 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 357 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Aurora?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Aurora in North Aurora's service area (PWSID IL0890600). Mooseheart also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Aurora home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North Aurora's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in North Aurora be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask North Aurora whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.