Buffalo, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Buffalo, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 15 regulated facilities in Buffalo, Iowa (Scott County), including 1 High-Risk sites (6.7%) and 1 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Buffalo properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (6 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 2 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Buffalo, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Buffalo, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Buffalo, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Buffalo, IA
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 High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO, IA (ZIP 52728 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO, IA (ZIP 52728 Sector) | MODERATE (41/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO, IA (ZIP 52728 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO, IA (ZIP 52728 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| DALES BODY SHOP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1018 FRONT ST, BUFFALO, IA 52728 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| WHITE SPRINGS AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1637 W. FRONT ST., BUFFALO, IA 52728 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| MCCARTHY IMPROVEMENT CO - FORMER SITE OF FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 341 E FRONT ST, BUFFALO, IA 52728 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| RUAN TRANSPORT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 10954 110TH AVE, BUFFALO, IA 52728 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO, IA (ZIP 52728 Sector) | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO, IA (ZIP 52728 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO, IA (ZIP 52728 Sector) | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO, IA (ZIP 52728 Sector) | LOW (9/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Buffalo, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Buffalo, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 15 regulated facilities in Buffalo, Iowa, including 1 high-risk sites (6.7%), 1 active violators (6.7%), and 7 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (46.7%).
Which ZIP codes in Buffalo, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Buffalo, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 52728 (16 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Buffalo, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Buffalo 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 Buffalo, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Buffalo, IA, federal registries track 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 5 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 1 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Buffalo, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Buffalo indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and Scott County has recorded 2 federal FEMA disaster declarations (2 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.