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Public water-system records for Lincolnton, NC from EPA SDWIS.
Lincolnton, City of
Active monitoring or reporting issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 15,839 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Mar 2025 to Sep 2025.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
3 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Mar 2025 to Sep 2025
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0.0061 | 0.0040 | 2025-09-10 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0059 | 0.0040 | 2025-03-19 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0053 | 0.0040 | 2025-06-04 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Lincolnton drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Sulphur Branch-South Fork Catawba River
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Metals (other Than Mercury), Pathogens
Affected uses: Ecological, Recreation
Data from EPA ATTAINS
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
Lincoln County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 30-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 30 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
EPA designations apply to a specific pollutant and federal air quality standard (NAAQS). EPA can issue a clean-data determination while a formal designation remains in effect.
Maintenance areas
Previously nonattainment; currently meeting the standard and monitored under an EPA maintenance plan.
Charlotte-Rock Hill
Ozone · 8-Hour Ozone (2008 Standard)
Classification: Marginal
Original designation: Jul 2012
Current design value: 0.068 ppm (2023-2025)
Historical designations under the revoked 1997 ozone standard
These records describe historical designations. EPA revoked the 1997 ozone standard on April 6, 2015.
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill Area
Historical standard: 0.08 ppm (8-hour)
Historical designation: Maintenance · Subpart 2/Moderate
Original designation: Jun 2004
Open data source: EPA final revocation ruleContinuing requirements have not been verified for this area.
Data from EPA Green Book
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
Crouse — Lincolnton, North Carolina
Annual mean: 0.044 Parts per million
Observation year: 2025
Hickory Water Tower
Annual mean: 7.5 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO3 sites with active cleanup or investigation status
313 S Government St, Lincolnton
Reported: Feb 2026
215 Bonview Ave, Lincolnton
Reported: Feb 2026
107 N Grove St, Lincolnton
Reported: Feb 2026
State environmental agencies maintain cleanup site databases that include state Superfund, voluntary cleanup, and brownfield remediation programs. These programs track additional sites beyond those on the federal NPL.
3 sites with active cleanup or investigation
N ASPEN ST, LINCOLNTON
1.3 miles away · LINCOLN County
Reported: Nov 2026
402 SOUTH EDWARDS ST, LINCOLNTON
0.4 miles away · LINCOLN County
Reported: Nov 2026
350 NORTH GENERALS BLVD, LINCOLNTON
0.8 miles away · LINCOLN County
Reported: Nov 2026
Data from EPA ECHO
Release reports
Reported: Dec 2021
Reported: Dec 2021
Data from EPA UST Finder
No MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
Lincoln County, NC
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Lincoln County is EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate potential). EPA defines Zone 2 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
No FEMA flood-zone records shown for this report.
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Reviewed: 2000-present
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Lincoln County, North CarolinaPop. 93,095
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
Poor or Fair Health
Poor Physical Health Days
Poor Mental Health Days
Adult Smoking
Adult Obesity
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
Drinking water violation indicator
Diabetes Prevalence
Life Expectancy
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 8,382 | 8,853 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 13.8% | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 16.4% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.2% | 36.4% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 9.3 | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | No | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.1% | 11.0% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 76.4 | 76.6 | 77.6 |
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from the City of Lincolnton. Results dated Mar 19, 2025 to Sep 10, 2025 include PFOA at 0.0053 to 0.0061 micrograms per liter and PFHxA at 0.0053 to 0.0059 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
EPA drinking water records on this page list 1 violation for the City of Lincolnton.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Lincolnton.
The monitoring station at Crouse, Lincolnton, North Carolina recorded an annual average of 0.044 Parts per million for ozone in 2025.
The monitoring station at Hickory Water Tower recorded an annual average of 7.5 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC) for fine particles (PM2.5) in 2025.
The radon data for Lincolnton covers Lincoln County. EPA places this area in Zone 2, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level of 2 to 4 picocuries per liter.
No Superfund sites were returned for this city report.
This city report shows 3 brownfield sites: Former Coble Dairy; Former Willowbrook Mill; Grove St Site.
EPA Superfund recordsView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHO
The county data for Lincolnton reports a life expectancy of 76.4 years in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Lincolnton reports 8,382 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, North Carolina. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Lincolnton lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 9.3 micrograms per cubic meter in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.