Public water system · IL1617120
ActiveEast Moline Correctional Center
At a glance
East Moline Correctional Center (PWSID IL1617120) is an active community water system in Rock Island County, Illinois. It reports serving 500 people through 6 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a state government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
500
Service connections
6
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does East Moline Correctional Center compare with other water systems in Rock Island County?
By EPA's size categories, East Moline Correctional Center is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Rock Island County has 102 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 1,592 people per system, and accounts for 0.3% of the 162,391 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Illinois, the 3,872 active systems average 3,204 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so East Moline Correctional Center is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Illinois has 1,773 active community water systems, 46% of the state's 3,872 active systems. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 619 Illinois systems (16%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates East Moline Correctional Center?
EPA lists East Moline Correctional Center as owned by a state government. The IL state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 2 of the 102 active systems in Rock Island County (2%) are also owned by a state government.
Does East Moline Correctional Center have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for East Moline Correctional Center. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
East Moline Correctional Center: frequently asked questions
Who runs East Moline Correctional Center?
East Moline Correctional Center (PWSID IL1617120) is a community water system owned by a state government. It is regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does East Moline Correctional Center serve?
East Moline Correctional Center reports serving 500 people through 6 service connections in Rock Island County, Illinois.
Where does East Moline Correctional Center get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does East Moline Correctional Center have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is East Moline Correctional Center's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the IL state drinking water program.
Where can I find East Moline Correctional Center's water quality report?
As a community water system, East Moline Correctional Center must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Rock Island County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moline | Rock Island | 44,500 | Community | Surface water |
| Rock Island | Rock Island | 39,018 | Community | Surface water |
| East Moline | Rock Island | 21,374 | Community | Surface water |
| Rock Island Arsenal, Us Army | Rock Island | 7,800 | Community | Surface water |
| Silvis | Rock Island | 7,473 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Niabi Zoo | Rock Island | 5,000 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “East Moline Correctional Center, PWSID IL1617120, Illinois”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/illinois/east-moline-correctional-center-il1617120 (data as of October 1, 2026).