Kern County, California — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Kern County, CA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 8 regulated facilities in Kern County, California (Alameda County), including 3 High-Risk sites (37.5%) and 1 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Kern County properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (3 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 3 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
Kern County, CA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Kern County, CA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Kern County, CA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Kern County, CA
100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).
| Facility Name / Hazard Type | Sector Location (Street Redacted) | Risk Tier & Score | Compliance Status | Enforcement / Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • KERN COUNTY, CA (ZIP 90801 Sector) | MODERATE (41/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • KERN COUNTY, CA (ZIP 00000 Sector) | MODERATE (38/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • KERN COUNTY, CA (ZIP 00000 Sector) | MODERATE (37/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • KERN COUNTY, CA (ZIP 00000 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| OCCIDENTAL OF ELK HILLS INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | HEAVY OIL WESTERN, KERN COUNTY, CA 00000 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| USA TRANSPORT WASCO FARMS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | UNKNOWN, KERN COUNTY, CA 00000 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| POSO CREEK ENOS FEE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | NE1/4,SEC15,T27S,R27E, MDB&M, KERN COUNTY, CA 00000 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| RBM SITE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | UNKNOWN, KERN COUNTY, CA 00000 | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Kern County, California Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Kern County, CA?
U.S. EPA records track 8 regulated facilities in Kern County, California, including 3 high-risk sites (37.5%), 1 active violators (12.5%), and 0 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (0.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Kern County, CA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Kern County, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Kern County, CA?
Enter the exact street address in Kern County into the FullPropertyReport radius scanner to screen all EPA ECHO, FRS, RCRA, TRI, USDA soil foundation shrink-swell, drinking water (SDWIS), FEMA flood zone, and county radon records within 0.5 to 3.0 miles.
Is tap water safe in Kern County, CA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Kern County, CA, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 3 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Kern County, CA?
USDA regional soil screening for Kern County indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Alameda County has recorded 3 federal FEMA disaster declarations (3 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.