Illinois · population 42,442
Lead pipes in Moline, IL
4,732 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Moline (population 42,442) gets its water from Moline. That system reported 3,859 lead and 873 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 17,193, with 2,416 more of unknown material.
28% of Moline's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 22%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.1%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 58%
Latest lead test for Moline (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 1.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Moline.
Water systems serving Moline
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MolineMain system | 3,859 | 873 | 2,416 | 28% |
| East MolineServes nearby areas | 362 | 31 | 5,008 | 5.5% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Moline
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Moline's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Milan16 lead + galv. lines
- Rock Island207 lead + galv. lines
- Carbon Cliffno lead reported
- Colonano lead reported
- Andalusia144 unknown
- Prophetstown965 unknown
- Galesburgno lead reported
- Thomson55 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Moline, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Moline, which serves Moline, reported 3,859 lead and 873 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,416 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Moline?
EPA's service area maps place most of Moline in Moline's service area (PWSID IL1610450). East Moline also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Moline home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Moline's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Moline be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Moline whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.