Aurora, IL Water Use Rules: Leak Reporting Duty (2026)

The owner of property which is furnished water service under the conditions imposed by this article must notify the city whenever he has knowledge through his own observation or through information brought to his attention of water leaking from the pipes and accessories under his control. The city may choose to repair a water service facility at the city's expense, in the discretion of the water and sewer superintendent, based upon the following: The city has not performed more than two (2) repairs previously of the water service facility; Domestic water service pipes: When the public water main and the curb box are located in a public right-of-way; When the public water main is located in a public right-of-way or easement and the curb box is located on private property, the city may repair the service pipe and valve from the public water main to the limit of the public right-of-way. When the public water main and the curb box are located on private property, the city may repair the service pipe and valve from the public water main to the service valve;