Water Filtration Plant

The Water Department is responsible for providing readily available, high quality, and affordable water to the residents, businesses, and visitors of East Moline, Hampton and other outlying areas. This is done through the operation and maintenance of the Water Filtration Plant, and the water mains, valves, hydrants, booster stations, and water towers in the city’s distribution system. The East Moline Water Filtration Plant uses the Mississippi River as its source water and is capable of producing 10 million gallons of potable water per day. The water distribution system is comprised of 103 miles of water main, two pumping stations, four water towers, 944 fire hydrants, and 2,104 valves.

Safe Water System

We care about the health and safety of our customers. We work to protect your health and safety 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide you with safe water and an abundant supply for fire protection to keep your homes safe. Using an automated monitoring system, our staff constantly monitors treatment process, and performs laboratory tests every hour to insure your safety.

In addition, the distribution system is monitored each week with bacteria testing and analyzed in our own state certified bacteria testing laboratory.