Amherst, Colorado — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Amherst, CO?
Public U.S. EPA records track 4 regulated facilities in Amherst, Colorado (Phillips County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Amherst properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (2 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 14 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Amherst, CO 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Amherst, CO Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Amherst, CO
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Amherst, CO
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 • AMHERST, CO (ZIP 80721 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| CDOT PROJECT STA 023A 002 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | HWY 23 FROM MP 0.0 TO MP 17.507, AMHERST, CO 80721 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| NE COLORADO NIOBRARA FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 42550 CR 55, AMHERST, CO 80721 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| AMHERST COOP ELEVATOR - AMHERST ELEVATOR FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 34661 COUNTY ROAD 53/P.O. BOX 115, AMHERST, CO 80721 | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Amherst, Colorado Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Amherst, CO?
U.S. EPA records track 4 regulated facilities in Amherst, Colorado, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 0 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (0.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Amherst, CO have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Amherst, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 80721 (4 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Amherst, CO?
Enter the exact street address in Amherst 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 Amherst, CO and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Amherst, CO, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 2 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Amherst, CO?
USDA regional soil screening for Amherst indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Phillips County has recorded 14 federal FEMA disaster declarations (1 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.