Palo Alto, California — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Palo Alto, CA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 2,041 regulated facilities in Palo Alto, California (Santa Clara County), including 1 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 2 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Palo Alto properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (109 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 4 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
Palo Alto, CA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Palo Alto, CA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Palo Alto, CA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Palo Alto, 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 • PALO ALTO, CA (ZIP 94304 Sector) | MODERATE (38/100) | Violation (8 qtrs NC) | 🔒 8 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • PALO ALTO, CA (ZIP 94303 Sector) | MODERATE (36/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • PALO ALTO, CA (ZIP 94301 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • PALO ALTO, CA (ZIP 94303 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • PALO ALTO, CA (ZIP 94306 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • PALO ALTO, CA (ZIP 94303 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • PALO ALTO, CA (ZIP 94306 Sector) | MODERATE (33/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • PALO ALTO, CA (ZIP 94303 Sector) | MODERATE (33/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| CITY OF PALO ALTO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 527 MAYBELL AVENUE, PALO ALTO, CA 94303 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| APPLE, INC R099 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 180 EL CAMINO REAL SPACE F-183, PALO ALTO, CA 94304 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| JRE CONSTRUCTION INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 180 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO, CA 94304 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| WAVERLY SURGERY CENTER FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 400 FOREST AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94301 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Palo Alto, California Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Palo Alto, CA?
U.S. EPA records track 2,041 regulated facilities in Palo Alto, California, including 1 high-risk sites (0.0%), 2 active violators (0.1%), and 1,943 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (95.2%).
Which ZIP codes in Palo Alto, CA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Palo Alto, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 94303 (880 sites), ZIP 94306 (540 sites), ZIP 94301 (504 sites), ZIP 94304 (318 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Palo Alto, CA?
Enter the exact street address in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto, CA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Palo Alto, CA, federal registries track 3 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 106 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 13 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Palo Alto, CA?
USDA regional soil screening for Palo Alto indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Santa Clara County has recorded 4 federal FEMA disaster declarations (4 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.