Empire, Colorado — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Empire, CO?
Public U.S. EPA records track 28 regulated facilities in Empire, Colorado (Clear Creek County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 2 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Empire properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (20 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 14 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Empire, CO 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Empire, CO Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Empire, CO
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Empire, 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 • EMPIRE, CO (ZIP 80438 Sector) | MODERATE (38/100) | Violation Identified (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • EMPIRE, CO (ZIP 80438 Sector) | MODERATE (31/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • EMPIRE, CO (ZIP 80438 Sector) | MODERATE (31/100) | Violation Identified (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • EMPIRE, CO (ZIP 80438 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (4 qtrs NC) | 🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • EMPIRE, CO (ZIP 80438 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • EMPIRE, CO (ZIP 80438 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • EMPIRE, CO (ZIP 80438 Sector) | MODERATE (20/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) | 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| COLORADO DEPT OF HWYS - EMPIRE J FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | US 40 MP 257.50, EMPIRE, CO 80438 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| CDOT EMPIRE VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 14746 US 40, EMPIRE, CO 80439 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| DENVER WATER DEPT - JONES PASS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1746 CNTY RD 202, EMPIRE, CO 80438 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| DOUGLAS MOUNTAIN RANCH DRIVEWAY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | JUNCTION LOOP RD AND I 70, EMPIRE, CO 80438 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • EMPIRE, CO (ZIP 80438 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Empire, Colorado Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Empire, CO?
U.S. EPA records track 28 regulated facilities in Empire, Colorado, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 2 active violators (7.1%), and 3 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (10.7%).
Which ZIP codes in Empire, CO have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Empire, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 80438 (30 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Empire, CO?
Enter the exact street address in Empire 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 Empire, CO and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Empire, CO, federal registries track 2 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 18 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 2 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Empire, CO?
USDA regional soil screening for Empire indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Clear Creek 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.