Water System Report KS

City of Lincoln

EPA ID: KS2010501 · 1,181 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — City of Lincoln has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,181.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,181
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$66K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 67% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 7 (2021) to 2 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Lincoln Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$49,005
Median Household Income
1,609
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Lincoln serves a community with a median household income of $49,005 and an estimated 1,609 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Lincoln's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lincoln County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

125 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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D 0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

City of Lincoln, (EPA ID: KS2010501) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,181 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67455 in Lincoln.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Lincoln (KS2010501) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Lincoln water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Lincoln has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Lincoln serve?

City of Lincoln serves approximately 1,181 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Lincoln get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
690
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,181
Reported to Kansas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Lincoln meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Lincoln serve?
City of Lincoln serves approximately 1,181 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Lincoln's water source?
City of Lincoln draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Lincoln's service area?
The City of Lincoln service area has a median household income of $49,005. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Lincoln get its water?
City of Lincoln's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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