Illinois · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Rock Island County, IL
13 community water systems serving Rock Island County reported 4,811 lead and 1,093 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,543 of unknown material. The most are in Moline.
13% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 11%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.5%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 47%
Water systems serving Rock Island County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MolineMoline | 3,859 | 873 | 2,416 | 28% |
| SilvisSilvis | 324 | 160 | 0 | 40% |
| East MolineEast Moline | 362 | 31 | 5,008 | 5.5% |
| Rock IslandRock Island | 207 | 0 | 9,258 | 1.7% |
| Port ByronPort Byron | 43 | 29 | 7 | 15% |
| MilanMilan | 16 | 0 | 517 | 0.8% |
| Rapids CityCordova | 0 | 0 | 159 | 0% |
| IL American-AndalusiaAndalusia | 0 | 0 | 144 | 0% |
| Rock Island Arsenal, US ArmyRock Island County | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
| Coal ValleyCoal Valley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Carbon CliffCarbon Cliff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| HamptonHampton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Silvis Heights Water CorpRock Island County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Rock Island County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Rock Island County reported 4,811 lead and 1,093 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,543 of unknown material.
Which Rock Island County water systems have the most lead lines?
Moline (4,732), Silvis (484), East Moline (393).
How do I check my home in Rock Island County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.