Nevada County, California — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Nevada County, CA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 1 regulated facilities in Nevada County, California (Nevada County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Nevada County properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (0 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 4 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Nevada 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📊 Nevada County, CA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Nevada County, CA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Nevada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E BEAR VALLEY YARD FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | BOWMAN LAKE RD, NEVADA COUNTY, CA 95959 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Nevada County, California Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Nevada County, CA?
U.S. EPA records track 1 regulated facilities in Nevada County, California, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 1 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (100.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Nevada County, CA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Nevada County, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Nevada County, CA?
Enter the exact street address in Nevada 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 Nevada County, CA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Nevada County, CA, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 0 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Nevada County, CA?
USDA regional soil screening for Nevada County indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Nevada County has recorded 4 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.