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Lincoln, ME

Low Risk (17/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Lincoln in Maine · Population: 35,840

TRI sites such as Masters Machine Co; Molnlycke Manufacturing US LLC (formally Rynel); SDWIS systems such as BOOTHBAY REGION WATER DISTRICT; GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT; WISCASSET WATER DISTRICT anchor Lincoln, ME's EPA extract. Derived burden score 17/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Lincoln include GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT; LORING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, while Masters Machine Co leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 17/100 (Low Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Lincoln -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Lincoln, ME: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-79.5%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-79.5%

953 lb → 196 lb, every facility that filed

  • Lincoln, ME's total reported releases fell from 953 lb in 2022 to 196 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lincoln, ME's off-site transfers fell from 944 lb in 2022 to 196 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
35,840
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
5
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
2.0K lbs

Water Systems (5)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BOOTHBAY REGION WATER DISTRICT 8,448 0
GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT 2,143 3
WISCASSET WATER DISTRICT 1,970 0
LORING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 180 64
EAST RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK 70 0

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Masters Machine Co 1.2K lbs
2 Molnlycke Manufacturing US LLC (formally Rynel) 885 lbs

Cities in Lincoln (5)

Wiscasset
1 facilities · 2 water
Round Pond
1 facilities · 0 water
Boothbay
0 facilities · 1 water
Damariscotta
0 facilities · 1 water
Waldoboro
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lincoln, Maine? ▼
Lincoln, ME has an environmental risk score of 17/100 (Low Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 5 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lincoln? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Lincoln, ME in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Lincoln? ▼
Lincoln, ME has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.0K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Lincoln? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Lincoln, ME. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Lincoln? ▼
Lincoln, ME has 5 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Lincoln? ▼
Environmental compliance in Lincoln, Maine is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Maine state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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