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Updated 2026-09-16
Water system record · NC0155010

Lincolnton, City of

Lincolnton, City of serves 16,309 people from surface water. 31 results are on record. PFOA is above its federal limit (a 2024 limit that water systems have until at least 2029 to meet); 1 more is detected with no federal limit, and everything else measured is within its reference or not detected.

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Purity ScoreHow the 67 is builtNC0155010 · 16,309 served
67/100 · FairConfidence: moderate
above a federal limit
1
detected, within reference or no limit
3
not detected
27
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)24
  • Metals & lead100
  • Disinfection by-products—Not monitored
  • Track record (violations)100

Subject scores out of 100. 3 of 4 subjects measured; disinfection pending a source.

System-level record, not a test of your tap. How we score

Source
Surface Water
Serves 1 city area on record.
Population
16,309
as reported to EPA
Type
Community Water System
North Carolina
Cities
1
Lincolnton
Records
31 results
latest 2025
FindingsAll resultsComplianceWhat you can doProductsRecordsFAQ
What stands out

One PFAS above the 2024 federal limit

The bar is drawn in blocks of the 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024), so the length shows how far above it the result sits.

PFOA

Perfluorooctanoic acid

1.5× the limit

6.1ng/L

Each block = 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)

EPA UCMR 5 · sampled 2025Evidence

Coverage by group

31 results on record
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)
    1 above · 3 detected · 25 not detected
  • Metals & lead
    1 not detected
  • Disinfection by-products
    Not monitored
  • Other
    1 not detected
  • Above a limit or reference
  • Detected
  • Not detected
  • Not monitored
Every detected result

4 detected results, by distance from their limit

  • PFOA
    Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2025
    4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
    6.1ng/L
    Above limit
  • PFBS
    Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)EPA UCMR 5 · 2025
    2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)
    3ng/L
    Within reference
  • PFHxA
    Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2025
    400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)
    5.9ng/L
    Within reference
  • PFPeA
    Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2025
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    5.5ng/L
    Detected · no limit
27 other contaminants tested, none detected
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 6:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFBA
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpA
  • PFHpS
  • PFHxS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFOS
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA
  • Lithium
  • Lead (90th percentile)

Compliance and coverage

Lead service lines

6,016service lines inventoried

  • Lead0
  • Galvanized, to replace0
  • Material unknown4,061
  • Not lead1,955

From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.

Compliance

0health-based violations in the last 10 years

From EPA SDWIS. A clean violation history means no enforcement action was recorded; it does not cover contaminants without a limit.

Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset

No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.

A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.

What you can do

Test first, then treat what was found

  1. 01 · TestTest your own tap

    A tap test can confirm levels at your home before you choose treatment.

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  2. 02 · Treat PFASReverse osmosis, or carbon certified for PFAS

    PFOA 6.1 ng/L, above the 4 ng/L limit (+3 more PFAS detected)

    NSF/ANSI 58 or 53, with PFOA/PFBS/PFHxA/PFPeA named on the listing
    Treatment for PFAS →

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Understand:PFAS in Lincolnton

Commercial

Certified for a concern found here

Each card names which of this system’s findings its current certification covers, and which it doesn’t.

As an Amazon Associate, PurityMap earns from qualifying purchases. A product appears here only when a current certification record covers at least one identified concern; every concern stays listed. The retail offer is looked up afterwards and never changes which products appear or their order. Affiliate disclosure.

Under-Sink Filter

Aquasana Claryum 2-Stage Under-Sink Filter (AQ-5200)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Under-Sink Filter

Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow Under-Sink Filter (AQ-6300M)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
See all 9 products certified for a concern in this system →
Countertop System

Aquasana Clean Water Machine Countertop Filter (AQ-CWM2)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Countertop System

Patriot Pure Ultimate Water Filtration System

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Countertop System

AquaTru Carafe Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT100)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Countertop System

AquaTru Classic Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT2000)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Under-Sink Filter

Waterdrop G3P600 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis System

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Under-Sink Filter

Waterdrop G3P800 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis System

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Refrigerator Filter

Whirlpool Filter 3 Refrigerator Water Filter (WHR3RXD1)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who does LINCOLNTON, CITY OF serve?

LINCOLNTON, CITY OF (PWS ID NC0155010) is a public water system serving 16,309 people in Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Where does LINCOLNTON, CITY OF get its water?

LINCOLNTON, CITY OF is on record as drawing from surface water. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.

What does LINCOLNTON, CITY OF's monitoring record show?

PurityMap's record for LINCOLNTON, CITY OF holds 31 findings: 1 above a reference, 2 detected within the reference, 1 detected with no limit and 27 not detected, from 31 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.

Is LINCOLNTON, CITY OF's water safe to drink?

PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes LINCOLNTON, CITY OF's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.

How current is this LINCOLNTON, CITY OF data?

The latest published record for LINCOLNTON, CITY OF is dated 2026-09-16. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.

Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?

No. It is assessed at the water-system level from LINCOLNTON, CITY OF's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.

What contaminants were detected in LINCOLNTON, CITY OF?

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) were detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.

What should I do if I'm concerned about PFAS in LINCOLNTON, CITY OF's water?

Start with what the record shows: the PFAS findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific PFAS compounds in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

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As listed for this system in EPA's records. Your water bill names your supplier.

Sources and dataAll 31 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule)+
SubstanceResultReferenceSampledStatusEvidence
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)3 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Below limitView evidence
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)5.9 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Below limitView evidence
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)6.1 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Above guidelineView evidence
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)5.5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Detected, no limitView evidence
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Lithium< 9 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)2025-03-19 to 2025-12-16Not detected—
Lead (90th percentile)Non-Detect (ND)15 µg/L federal action level2023–2025 monitoring periodNot detectedView evidence
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results

    UCMR5 Analytical Results: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF (NC0155010)

    US EPA

    Published
    2026-01-15
    Newest sample
    2025-12-16
    Findings here
    30

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: LINCOLNTON, CITY OF (NC0155010)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-07-09
    Newest sample
    2025
    Findings here
    1

    View source ↗Source record

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