Lincoln, NE

Moderate Risk (38/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Lincoln in Nebraska · Population: 34,122

TRI sites such as Gerald Gentleman Station; Midwest Renewable Energy LLC; Masonite Corp; SDWIS systems such as SUTHERLAND, VILLAGE OF; HERSHEY, VILLAGE OF; BRADY, VILLAGE OF anchor Lincoln, NE's EPA extract. Derived burden score 38/100 (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 BRADY, VILLAGE OF; MAXWELL, VILLAGE OF; EAST MALONEY HOMEOWNERS ASSN, while Gerald Gentleman Station leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 38/100 (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, NE: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+14.9%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+14.9%

597.0 thousand lb → 686.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Lincoln, NE's total reported releases rose from 597.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 686.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lincoln, NE's land releases rose from 171.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 268.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lincoln, NE's air releases fell from 425.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 417.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
34,122
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
7
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
3.8M lbs

Water Systems (7)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SUTHERLAND, VILLAGE OF 1,313 0
HERSHEY, VILLAGE OF 665 0
BRADY, VILLAGE OF 383 1
WALLACE, VILLAGE OF 316 0
MAXWELL, VILLAGE OF 315 8
EAST MALONEY HOMEOWNERS ASSN 50 1
MOOREFIELD, VILLAGE OF 28 3

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Gerald Gentleman Station 3.8M lbs
2 Midwest Renewable Energy LLC 30.0K lbs
3 Masonite Corp 307 lbs

Cities in Lincoln (7)

Sutherland
2 facilities · 1 water
North Platte
1 facilities · 2 water
Brady
0 facilities · 1 water
Hersey
0 facilities · 1 water
Maxwell
0 facilities · 1 water
Moorefield
0 facilities · 1 water
Wallace
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lincoln, Nebraska?
Lincoln, NE has an environmental risk score of 38/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 7 water systems on record. 4 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, NE in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Lincoln?
Lincoln, NE has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.8M 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, NE. 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, NE has 7 EPA-regulated water systems. 4 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, Nebraska is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Nebraska 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