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Water Quality Report

Moline, IL

Rock Island County · 50,733 residents · 7 water systems

12

Contaminants detected

6

PFAS compounds

110

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

6

Above health guidelines

Moline drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 8 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Moline water. Water hardness is 110 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Moline water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.0013 / 0.015 mg/L
9% of EPA limit
Nitrate2.9 / 10 mg/L
29% of EPA limit
Copper17 / 1300 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
5% of EPA limit
18% of EPA limit
11CL_PF3OUDS0.4 ng/L
Unregulated
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)0.7 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid)1.6 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Barium0.021 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.664 / 4 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Toc6.5 mg/L
Unregulated
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)13 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (6 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Moline, IL tap water safe to drink?
Moline tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 6 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Moline water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Moline's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 11CL_PF3OUDS, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), Barium, Fluoride, Toc, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 6 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 6 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Moline water have PFAS?
Yes. 6 PFAS compounds have been detected in Moline's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Moline get its drinking water?
Moline's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Moline is served by 7 water systems, the largest being MOLINE (serving 44,500 people).

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