Colo, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Colo, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 7 regulated facilities in Colo, Iowa (Story County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Colo properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (2 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 2 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Colo, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Colo, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Colo, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Colo, 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 Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLO, IA (ZIP 50056 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| BASF @ HEARTLAND COOP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 417 2ND ST, COLO, IA 50056 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| BOBS PAINT & REPAIR FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 605 PARK, COLO, IA 50056 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| NORTHERN NATURAL GAS - COLO TBS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 69865 LINCOLN HWY, COLO, IA 50056 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| IDOT - COLO MAINTENANCE SHOP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 316 3RD ST, COLO, IA 50056 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLO, IA (ZIP 50056 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLO, IA (ZIP 50056 Sector) | LOW (8/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Colo, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Colo, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 7 regulated facilities in Colo, Iowa, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 4 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (57.1%).
Which ZIP codes in Colo, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Colo, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 50056 (7 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Colo, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Colo 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 Colo, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Colo, IA, federal registries track 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 1 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Colo, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Colo indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Story 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.