F0/100
LINCOLN, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 13,923 people · Alabama
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AL0001245
Violations
94
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2023 – June 24, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About LINCOLN, CITY OF
Is LINCOLN, CITY OF water safe to drink?
LINCOLN, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 94 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LINCOLN, CITY OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in LINCOLN, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does LINCOLN, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, LINCOLN, CITY OF has 94 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MON, MR. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does LINCOLN, CITY OF serve?
LINCOLN, CITY OF serves approximately 13,923 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Lincoln.
What type of water does LINCOLN, CITY OF provide?
LINCOLN, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0001245.
How does LINCOLN, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?
LINCOLN, CITY OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Alabama state page for a full comparison of water systems.