Lincoln, MO

Moderate Risk (36/100)

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 Missouri · Population: 61,636

TRI sites such as Most Inc; Toyota Motor Manufacturing Missouri Inc.; SDWIS systems such as TROY PWS; LINCOLN COUNTY PWSD 1; MOSCOW MILLS PWS; NPL sites such as Shenandoah Stables anchor Lincoln, MO's EPA extract. Derived burden score 36/100 (Moderate 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 LINCOLN COUNTY PWSD 1; MOSCOW MILLS PWS; ELSBERRY PWS, while Most Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 42 / peak 143 in 2024.

Burden score 36/100 (Moderate 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, MO: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+2069.3%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+2069.3%

513 lb → 11.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Lincoln, MO's total reported releases rose from 513 lb in 2022 to 11.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lincoln, MO's off-site transfers rose from 23 lb in 2022 to 10.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lincoln, MO's air releases rose from 491 lb in 2022 to 638 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
61,636
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
24
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
17.5K lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 222 (85%) 38 2 143
2023 177 (72%) 53 15 140
2022 214 (87%) 30 1 112
2021 225 (92%) 19 0 93
2020 228 (93%) 16 1 108
2024 Good Air Quality: 85% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 42

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in Missouri, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (24)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
TROY PWS 15,000 0
LINCOLN COUNTY PWSD 1 14,000 2
MOSCOW MILLS PWS 4,500 5
ELSBERRY PWS 2,076 2
WINFIELD PWS 1,489 2
LINCOLN COUNTY PWSD 2 875 0
HAWK POINT PWS 669 0
SILEX PWS 206 146
ROCKPORT SUBDIVISION 204 2
BENNINGTON ESTATES 185 0
HOMETOWN COURT 152 2
PINE LAKE ESTATES 115 0
EMERALD GREEN ESTATES 100 1
LAKE FOREST SUBDIVISION 100 0
WESTMIER SUBDIVISION 90 0
ALLEN ACRES 70 0
BUELAH LAND ESTATES 67 0
BROOK HILL SUBDIVISION 65 0
DEER VALLEY SUBDIVISION 65 0
TARA VALLEY HOMEOWNERS ASSN 60 24
ELSBERRY HEALTH CARE CENTER 60 0
BRYANTS CREEK SUBDIVISION 50 0
SOUTHFIELD SUBDIVISION 40 0
SUMMERS CROSSING SUBDIVISION 40 0

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Most Inc 10.6K lbs
2 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Missouri Inc. 6.9K lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Shenandoah Stables Deleted NPL Site 30.09

Cities in Lincoln (6)

Troy
2 facilities · 13 water
Elsberry
0 facilities · 4 water
Moscow Mills
0 facilities · 3 water
Winfield
0 facilities · 2 water
Hawk Point
0 facilities · 1 water
Silex
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lincoln, Missouri?
Lincoln, MO has an environmental risk score of 36/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 24 water systems on record. 9 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lincoln?
Yes, Lincoln, MO has 1 Superfund site on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Lincoln?
Lincoln, MO has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 17.5K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Lincoln?
In 2024, Lincoln, MO recorded a median AQI of 42 and a peak AQI of 143. 85% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Lincoln?
Lincoln, MO has 24 EPA-regulated water systems. 9 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, Missouri is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Missouri 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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