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Lincoln, NC

Low Risk (29/100)

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 North Carolina · Population: 90,359

TRI sites such as Timken Co Lincolnton Bearing Plant; Robert Bosch Tool Corp; Wireway/husky Corp.; SDWIS systems such as LINCOLN COUNTY WTP; CROSS COUNTRY CAMPGROUND INC; DENVER SHORES MHP WATER SYSTEM anchor Lincoln, NC's EPA extract. Derived burden score 29/100 (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 LINCOLN COUNTY WTP; CROSS COUNTRY CAMPGROUND INC, while Timken Co Lincolnton Bearing Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 40 / peak 80 in 2024.

Burden score 29/100 (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, NC: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+19.8%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+19.7%

55.6 thousand lb → 66.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 2 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Lincoln, NC's total reported releases rose from 55.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 66.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lincoln, NC's off-site transfers rose from 46.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 58.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lincoln, NC's air releases fell from 9.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 8.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
90,359
TRI Facilities
12
Water Systems
3
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
250.4K 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 223 (92%) 20 0 80
2023 202 (83%) 42 0 97
2022 202 (83%) 40 1 108
2021 205 (84%) 38 0 97
2020 241 (99%) 2 0 71
2024 Good Air Quality: 92% of days
Median AQI: 40

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 North Carolina, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (3)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LINCOLN COUNTY WTP 49,693 3
CROSS COUNTRY CAMPGROUND INC 627 2
DENVER SHORES MHP WATER SYSTEM 229 0

TRI Facilities (12)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Timken Co Lincolnton Bearing Plant 211.5K lbs
2 Robert Bosch Tool Corp 22.2K lbs
3 Wireway/husky Corp. 7.9K lbs
4 Cataler N.a. Corp 5.5K lbs
5 Actega N.a. Inc. 3.2K lbs
6 Duke Energy Carolinas LLC - Lincoln Ct Station 25 lbs
7 Blum Inc 15 lbs
8 Argos Ready Mix Denver Concrete Plant 1 lbs
9 Sws Concrete-Lake Norman Plant 0 lbs
10 Blythe Construction Inc. Plant No. 8 0 lbs
11 Concrete Supply Co - Lincolnton 0 lbs
12 Sws Concrete-Denver Plant 0 lbs

Cities in Lincoln (4)

Stanley
6 facilities · 1 water
Lincolnton
4 facilities · 1 water
Denver
3 facilities · 3 water
Iron Station
1 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lincoln, North Carolina? ▼
Lincoln, NC has an environmental risk score of 29/100 (Low Risk), based on 12 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 3 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, NC in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Lincoln? ▼
Lincoln, NC has 12 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 250.4K 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, NC recorded a median AQI of 40 and a peak AQI of 80. 92% 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, NC has 3 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, North Carolina is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the North Carolina 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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