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Lincoln, NM

Low Risk (20/100)

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 New Mexico · Population: 20,227

SDWIS systems such as RUIDOSO WATER SYSTEM; ALTO LAKES WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT; RUIDOSO DOWNS WATER SYSTEM; NPL sites such as Cimarron Mining Corp. anchor Lincoln, NM's EPA extract. Derived burden score 20/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Lincoln in this extract; water coverage still lists RUIDOSO WATER SYSTEM; ALTO LAKES WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT; RUIDOSO DOWNS WATER SYSTEM. AQS monitors logged median AQI 16 / peak 84 in 2024.

Burden score 20/100 (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.

County population (Census ACS)
20,227
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
19
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
0 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 114 (97%) 3 0 84
2023 116 (97%) 3 0 55
2022 105 (96%) 4 0 79
2021 117 (98%) 3 0 58
2020 113 (98%) 2 0 57
2024 Good Air Quality: 97% of days
Median AQI: 16

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 New Mexico, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (19)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
RUIDOSO WATER SYSTEM 15,947 14
ALTO LAKES WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT 2,870 0
RUIDOSO DOWNS WATER SYSTEM 2,146 0
CAPITAN WATER SYSTEM 1,821 4
CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM 1,136 18
CDS RAINMAKERS UTIL LLC RANCHO RUIDOSO 877 2
BONITA PARK NAZARENE CONFERENCE CENTER 460 0
EILEEN ACRES MDWCA 457 0
SUN VALLEY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT 443 0
CORONA WATER SYSTEM 333 13
ALTO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE 271 4
ENCHANTED FOREST WATER MDWCA 261 21
LINCOLN MDWCA 125 11
ALTO NORTH WATER COOP 107 0
FORT STANTON HISTORIC SITE 102 4
HIGH SIERRA ESTATES WATER ASSN 98 13
LOMA GRANDE ESTATES WATER ASSOCIATION 89 0
NOGAL MDWCA 82 9
ALPINE VILLAGE W AND SD 60 0

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Cimarron Mining Corp. Deleted NPL Site 38.93

Cities in Lincoln (9)

Alto
0 facilities · 8 water
Lincoln
0 facilities · 2 water
Nogal
0 facilities · 2 water
Ruidoso
0 facilities · 2 water
Angus
0 facilities · 1 water
Capitan
0 facilities · 1 water
Carrizozo
0 facilities · 1 water
Corona
0 facilities · 1 water
Ruidoso Downs
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lincoln, New Mexico? ▼
Lincoln, NM has an environmental risk score of 20/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 19 water systems on record. 11 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lincoln? ▼
Yes, Lincoln, NM 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, NM has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Lincoln? ▼
In 2024, Lincoln, NM recorded a median AQI of 16 and a peak AQI of 84. 97% 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, NM has 19 EPA-regulated water systems. 11 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, New Mexico is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the New Mexico 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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