What was found in Lincolnton's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3900 µg/L — LONG SHOALS WATER SYSTEM · 196 people · 2019 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3600 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: RIVER MEADOWS S/D · 119 people · 2015 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 758 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 488 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 650.5 µg/L — CORAL PARK S/D · 48 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 420 µg/L 2800% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2017 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 78.85 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 92 µg/L — HILL-N-DALE-LINCOLN VIEW S/D · 320 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 69.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 74.8 µg/L — HILL-N-DALE-LINCOLN VIEW S/D · 320 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 54.325 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 56.1 µg/L — HILL-N-DALE-LINCOLN VIEW S/D · 320 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 33 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: RIVER MEADOWS S/D · 119 people · 2018 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 28.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 30.75 µg/L — HILL-N-DALE-LINCOLN VIEW S/D · 320 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 28.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14.8 µg/L — LONG SHOALS WATER SYSTEM · 196 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.75 µg/L — LONG SHOALS WATER SYSTEM · 196 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: COUNTRY CROSSING S/D · 191 people · 2013 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.5 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.4 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: COUNTRY CROSSING S/D · 191 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0580 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the city: RIVER MEADOWS S/D · 119 people · 2018 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0100 mg/L — CORAL PARK S/D · 48 people · 2025 | 7/7 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2025 | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2025 | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2025 | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF · 16,309 people · 2025 | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Lincolnton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LINCOLNTON, CITY OF | 16,309 |
| HILL-N-DALE-LINCOLN VIEW S/D | 320 |
| LONG SHOALS WATER SYSTEM | 196 |
| COUNTRY CROSSING S/D | 191 |
| RIVER MEADOWS S/D | 119 |
| MILTON ACRES S/D | 61 |
| CORAL PARK S/D | 48 |
Frequently asked questions about Lincolnton tap water
Is Lincolnton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Lincolnton. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Lincolnton?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lincolnton, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lincolnton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lincolnton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.