A91/100
LINCOLNTON, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 15,839 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0155010
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2001.
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 LINCOLNTON, CITY OF
Is LINCOLNTON, CITY OF water safe to drink?
LINCOLNTON, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (91/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LINCOLNTON, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in LINCOLNTON, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LINCOLNTON, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, LINCOLNTON, CITY OF has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2001. Violation types include Other.
How many people does LINCOLNTON, CITY OF serve?
LINCOLNTON, CITY OF serves approximately 15,839 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Lincolnton.
What type of water does LINCOLNTON, CITY OF provide?
LINCOLNTON, CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0155010.
How does LINCOLNTON, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
LINCOLNTON, CITY OF scores 91/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.