Lincoln, MT

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 Montana · Population: 20,656

TRI sites such as US Cbp Roosville Port of Entry #MT0008; SDWIS systems such as LIBBY CITY OF; TROY CITY OF; EUREKA TOWN OF; NPL sites such as Libby Asbestos; Libby Ground Water Contamination anchor Lincoln, MT'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 LIBBY CITY OF; EUREKA TOWN OF; WILDERNESS PLATEAU WATER AND SEWER DIST, while US Cbp Roosville Port of Entry #MT0008 leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 49 / peak 116 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.

County population (Census ACS)
20,656
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
22
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
2.1K 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 185 (51%) 178 2 116
2023 151 (41%) 209 2 189
2022 184 (50%) 175 4 174
2021 125 (34%) 223 11 177
2020 175 (48%) 182 2 403
2024 Good Air Quality: 51% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 49

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 Montana, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (22)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LIBBY CITY OF 4,892 13
TROY CITY OF 2,100 0
EUREKA TOWN OF 1,995 2
INDIAN SPRINGS RANCH SUB 455 0
WILDERNESS CLUB THE 440 0
WILDERNESS PLATEAU WATER AND SEWER DIST 208 1
PINEWOOD VILLAGE 160 2
REXFORD TOWN OF 160 0
EMKAYAN VILLAGE CO WATER AND SEWER DIST 160 0
ANGEL ISLAND SUBDIVISION 150 0
SWAN LAKE ESTATES 115 0
MONTANA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 105 0
HIGH COUNTRY PARK 76 1
BARNABY LAKE HOA 75 1
CARPENTER LAKE HOA 65 2
RIVERS EDGE MOBILE PARK LIBBY 60 4
POSTS TRAILER COURT 45 0
WOODLANDS SUBDIVISION 45 0
JOHNSONS MOBILE HOME PARK 35 0
CREEKSIDE MOTEL RV AND TRLR PK 35 0
LIBBY CREEK MOBILE PARK LLC-UNAPPROVED 35 0
CRYSTAL LAKE SUBDIVISION HOA 34 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 US Cbp Roosville Port of Entry #MT0008 2.1K lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Libby Asbestos NPL Site 0.00
Libby Ground Water Contamination NPL Site 37.67

Cities in Lincoln (6)

Eureka
1 facilities · 6 water
Libby
0 facilities · 9 water
Troy
0 facilities · 3 water
Fortine
0 facilities · 2 water
Rexford
0 facilities · 1 water
Trego
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lincoln, Montana?
Lincoln, MT has an environmental risk score of 36/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 22 water systems on record. 8 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lincoln?
Yes, Lincoln, MT has 2 Superfund sites 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, MT has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.1K 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, MT recorded a median AQI of 49 and a peak AQI of 116. 51% 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, MT has 22 EPA-regulated water systems. 8 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, Montana is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Montana 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro