LINCOLN
​​​The main waterway in Lincoln is the Monongahela River.
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The Borough of Lincoln, incorporated in 1958, is characterized by multiple small tributaries, industries, and Dead Man’s Hollow Conservation Area. Many, but not all, of the tributaries in Lincoln are considered ‘impaired’ by the PA Department of Environmental Protection due to high metal content from Acid Mine Drainage. Most of the area is ‘undermined’, which means that mine operations were historically active and industries excavated the underground resources such as coal. The close proximity to the Monongahela River and a major railroad line made the transportation of goods easier.​​
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In case of an emergency (ex. major spill, threat to human and/or wildlife), call 911
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Unsure how to report water pollution to the regulatory agency? Not sure what water pollution you're seeing? Three Rivers Waterkeeper is here to help you respond to water pollution in our waterways! ​ Visit our report pollution page here.
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To report an environmental emergency to the PA DEP, please call: 1-800-541-2050​​
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Report environmental incidents & complaints to the Southwest DEP office online or calling: 866-255-5158​
Water Assistance​​​​​​​​​​​​
​​​PA American Water and Pennsylvania Municipal Service are the drinking water and sewage treatment providers in Lincoln.
​PA American Water has multiple customer assistance programs.
If you know you will have trouble making a payment on time, call 1-800-565-7292. ​If a member of your household has a medical condition that requires water services and you know you will have trouble making a payment, call 1-800-565-7292. ​If you have a Protection From Abuse (PFA) or other court orders then you can have protections placed on your water service. To receive Protection from Abuse assistance, call 717-550-1538.​​​​​​​​​​​​
The H2O Help to Others Program™ offers grants, discounts, and equipment to help save money on your water bills. Visit www.dollarenergy.org or call 1-888-282-6816. ​
H2O Help to Others Program (English)
H2O Help to Others Program (Spanish)
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The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF) helps with housing-related expenses. Visit www.PAHAF.org or call 888-987-2423.
Pennsylvania Municipal Service, or PAMS, bills residents for sewage services. Bills are paid online and there are no affiliated customer assistance programs for financial assistance.
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Call their Utility Direct Line at 412-828-0101 or visit pamunicipalservice.com/contact to send a message.
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