EJ Water Cooperative Employee Directory
UtilitiesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
EJ Water Cooperative is a not-for-profit utilities provider focused on delivering sustainable, high-quality water services to rural Illinois communities. Founded in 1989, the organization has grown into a multi-county water system that serves more than 11,000 members and a population exceeding 75,000 through memberships, contract services, and wholesale arrangements with multiple communities. Based in Dieterich, Illinois, EJ Water emphasizes expanding access to fresh water by progressively extending its water mains to previously unserved areas. The cooperative positions itself within the water utility sector as an innovative regional system, recognized for delivering reliable water and, in some cases, accompanying fiber internet services, and has earned multiple awards for water quality and nonprofit impact. Its board prioritizes extending service to additional unserved members as infrastructure projects advance. A recent development noted expansion of facilities in Illinois, alongside a large-scale reservoir project west of Holland, Illinois.