Lincoln, OR

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 Oregon · Population: 50,632

TRI sites such as Georgia-Pacific Toledo LLC; SDWIS systems such as LINCOLN CITY, CITY OF; NEWPORT, CITY OF; SEAL ROCK WATER DISTRICT anchor Lincoln, OR'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 KERNVILLE-GLENEDEN-LINC BCH WD; INN AT OTTER CREST; GUPTIL SUBDIVISION, while Georgia-Pacific Toledo LLC 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, OR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+4.4%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+4.4%

867.0 thousand lb → 904.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Lincoln, OR's total reported releases rose from 867.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 904.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lincoln, OR's off-site transfers rose from 1.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 4.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lincoln, OR's land releases rose from 872 lb in 2022 to 1.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lincoln, OR's water releases fell from 166.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 130.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
50,632
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
25
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
4.6M lbs

Water Systems (25)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LINCOLN CITY, CITY OF 20,830 0
NEWPORT, CITY OF 10,439 0
SEAL ROCK WATER DISTRICT 6,000 0
KERNVILLE-GLENEDEN-LINC BCH WD 5,609 1
TOLEDO WATER UTILITIES 3,645 0
SW LINCOLN CO WATER PUD 3,000 0
WALDPORT, CITY OF 2,300 0
DEPOE BAY, CITY OF 1,398 0
SILETZ, CITY OF 1,235 0
PANTHER CREEK WD 800 0
SILETZ 475 0
LOWER SILETZ WATER SYSTEM 165 0
OAK FLATS 140 0
INN AT OTTER CREST 90 11
GUPTIL SUBDIVISION 79 3
SALMON RIVER VALLEY 75 6
SALMON RIVER RV PARK 69 2
KING SILVER RV PARK 62 3
CASCADIA MOBILE PARK 60 0
BAY HILLS WATER ASSOCIATION 45 1
KOZY ACRES WATER SYSTEM 40 0
CARMEL BEACH WATER DISTRICT 39 7
SCOFIELD MOBILE HOME COURT 39 18
RIVERSIDE MOBILE PARK 32 0
TROLLERS COVE WATER ASSN 32 4

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Georgia-Pacific Toledo LLC 4.6M lbs

Cities in Lincoln (11)

Toledo
1 facilities · 1 water
Waldport
0 facilities · 6 water
Newport
0 facilities · 4 water
Otis
0 facilities · 4 water
Siletz
0 facilities · 3 water
Lincoln City
0 facilities · 2 water
Depoe Bay
0 facilities · 1 water
Gleneden Beach
0 facilities · 1 water
Otter Rock
0 facilities · 1 water
Seal Rock
0 facilities · 1 water
Tidewater
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lincoln, Oregon?
Lincoln, OR has an environmental risk score of 38/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 25 water systems on record. 10 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, OR in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Lincoln?
Lincoln, OR has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 4.6M 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, OR. 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, OR has 25 EPA-regulated water systems. 10 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, Oregon is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Oregon 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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