Drinking Water Safeguards Take Next Step on 12th Avenue

East Moline, IL · October 13, 2026

Mist is hanging over the riverbank this morning, but mild air takes the edge off the damp commute. Grab a light jacket and settle into Tuesday.

The Lead

City officials are preparing to open sealed bids this Thursday morning for a critical upgrade at the Water Filtration Plant on 12th Avenue. The public-works project installs an interim orthophosphate chemical feed system designed to coat the interior lining of municipal water mains and service connections across town. By creating a microscopic barrier between treated water and aging distribution pipes, the compound prevents lead and copper from leaching into residential taps, meeting stricter state drinking-water mandates ahead of schedule. Funding stems from the city's capital utility reserves rather than unexpected rate spikes. Following Thursday’s formal bid opening at the filtration plant, municipal engineers will review contractor submissions and deliver their selection directly to the city council for an award vote later this month.

Local Pulse

Avenue Corridor Drivers Adjust to Slower Speeds Roads Lower 30 mph limits are now enforced heading west toward Moline to improve pedestrian and cross-street safety.
Comprehensive Plan Forum Set for Next Week City Hall Planners invite residents to review updated land-use maps and neighborhood zoning strategies at the upcoming UAW Hall workshop.

Today's Outlook

High 78°F · Low 63°F — Drizzle (24% chance of precipitation)
- Keep a light rain shell handy for the mild, damp afternoon commute.

What's On Around Town

Today

Coloring Cafe East Moline Public Library (745 16th Ave), 4:00–5:00 PM · Free Unwind with assorted art supplies and creative downtime for all skill levels.
Honey and Health East Moline Public Library (745 16th Ave), 5:30–6:30 PM · Free Sample rare varietals and learn everyday nutritional benefits with university educators.
Paws to Read with QCCAN Moline Public Library (3210 41st St), Moline, 6:00–7:00 PM · Free Young readers build reading confidence alongside gentle, certified therapy dogs.

Tomorrow

Chair Yoga East Moline Public Library (745 16th Ave), 9:30–10:30 AM · Free
Mahjong Open Play East Moline Public Library (745 16th Ave), Noon–2:00 PM · Free
Rock Island Confidential with Jeff Adamson Moline Public Library (3210 41st St), Moline, 6:30–7:30 PM · Free

Thursday

Lapsit Storytime Moline Public Library (3210 41st St), Moline, 9:30–10:15 AM · Free
Tween Gaming East Moline Public Library (745 16th Ave), 3:30–5:30 PM · Free
Rock of Ages Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 3rd Ave), Rock Island, 7:30 PM · Paid

Spotlight & Story

Moline-East Moline Pigeon Racing Club Belgian immigrants settling along the river introduced competitive pigeon racing here in the late 1800s. Today, local handlers clock birds released up to 250 miles away in Missouri, tracking speeds that often top 40 miles per hour on the journey home.

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