What was found in East Moline'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2800 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2240 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2018 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1089 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1244 µg/L — EAST LAWN WATER ASSOCIATION · 160 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 160 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1096.5 µg/L — CEDAR BROOK ESTATES SUBDIVISION · 450 people · 2018 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 42.65 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 523 µg/L — CEDAR BROOK ESTATES SUBDIVISION · 450 people · 2018 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 81.59 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 72.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 71.1 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 36.275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 31.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 24.25 µg/L 162% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 21.345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 16 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: EAST LAWN WATER ASSOCIATION · 160 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.2 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.95 µg/L — EAST LAWN WATER ASSOCIATION · 160 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.244 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.3716 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.52 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 5.19 pCi/L — CEDAR BROOK ESTATES SUBDIVISION · 450 people · 2018 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.0415 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.8 µg/L — MISSISSIPPI MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY · 503 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.4 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.985 µg/L — EAST LAWN WATER ASSOCIATION · 160 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: MISSISSIPPI MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY · 503 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0240 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2024 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0100 mg/L 67% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2026 | 5/6 | LCR |
| PFBS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOLINE · 21,374 people · 2024 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving East Moline
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EAST MOLINE | 21,374 |
| MISSISSIPPI MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY | 503 |
| EAST MOLINE CORRECTIONAL CENTER | 500 |
| CEDAR BROOK ESTATES SUBDIVISION | 450 |
| EAST LAWN WATER ASSOCIATION | 160 |
| EVERGREEN VILLAGE SUBDIVISION | 56 |
Frequently asked questions about East Moline tap water
Is East Moline tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving East Moline. 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 East Moline?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for East Moline, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in East Moline's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in East Moline include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.