East Moline Correctional Center
EPA ID: IL1617120 · 500 people served · 1 ZIP code
Water monitoring history at East Moline Correctional Center shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 500 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2022) to 4 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The East Moline Correctional Center serves a community with a median household income of $66,827 and an estimated 23,288 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
East Moline Correctional Center's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 2% of homes in Rock Island County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
East Moline Correctional Center (EPA ID: IL1617120) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 500 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 61244 in East Moline.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 61244 — East Moline
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for East Moline Correctional Center (IL1617120) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Moline Correctional Center water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, East Moline Correctional Center has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does East Moline Correctional Center serve?
East Moline Correctional Center serves approximately 500 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does East Moline Correctional Center get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.