UTILITIES

McDonough County offers reliable, competitively priced utility infrastructure supported by established providers and strong regional networks. Whether for industrial development, commercial expansion, or residential growth, the region provides the essential services businesses need to operate efficiently and scale with confidence.

Utilities throughout McDonough County are provided by a combination of municipal systems, cooperatives, and regional providers. This structure ensures dependable service while maintaining local accountability and responsiveness.

ELECTRIC SERVICE

Electric service in McDonough County is provided by trusted regional utilities:

Ameren Illinois – Serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the region
McDonough Power Cooperative – A locally owned electric cooperative serving portions of McDonough County and surrounding areas

Together, these providers deliver reliable electric infrastructure with capacity to support both existing users and future development.

NATURAL GAS

Natural gas service is provided primarily by:

Ameren Illinois

Ameren supplies natural gas service throughout much of west-central Illinois, supporting residential heating, commercial operations, and industrial energy needs.

WATER & SEWER

Water and wastewater services are provided by local municipal systems, including:

City of Macomb Water & Sewer Department
Additional systems throughout McDonough County communities

These systems provide treated water and sanitary sewer service with capacity planning to support ongoing community and economic growth.

INTERNET & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

McDonough County benefits from a mix of fiber, broadband, and wireless providers, offering increasing connectivity options for businesses and residents:

McDonough Telephone Cooperative (MTC Communications / MDTC / MTC) – Serving rural exchanges throughout the county with expanding high-speed broadband; fiber internet, phone, and IT services
Other regional and national providers including cable, fiber, and wireless services in select areas

Ongoing broadband expansion continues to improve speed, reliability, and coverage throughout the region.

PLANNING A PROJECT?

MAEDCO works directly with businesses, developers, and site selectors to identify available utility capacity, site infrastructure, and service options for specific locations.