Desmoines, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Desmoines, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 4 regulated facilities in Desmoines, Iowa (Polk County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Desmoines properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (0 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 3 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Desmoines, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Desmoines, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Desmoines, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Desmoines, 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 • DESMOINES, IA (ZIP 50317 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| MIDAMERICAN ENERGY LOCAL GAS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | , DESMOINES, IA 50309 | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| WILTON AUTO BODY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 749 NW 45 AVENUE, DESMOINES, IA 50313 | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| GOOD GREENHOUSES. INC. FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1050 50TH AVE NE, DESMOINES, IA 50313 | LOW (10/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Desmoines, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Desmoines, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 4 regulated facilities in Desmoines, Iowa, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 0 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (0.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Desmoines, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Desmoines, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Desmoines, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Desmoines 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 Desmoines, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Desmoines, IA, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 0 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Desmoines, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Desmoines indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Polk County has recorded 3 federal FEMA disaster declarations (3 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.