Elgin, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Elgin, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 8 regulated facilities in Elgin, Iowa (Fayette County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 1 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Elgin properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (3 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 7 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Elgin, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Elgin, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Elgin, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Elgin, 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 • ELGIN, IA (ZIP 52141 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Violation Identified (2 qtrs NC) | 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ELGIN, IA (ZIP 52141 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| TORKELSON MOTORS INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 216 CENTER ST, ELGIN, IA 52141 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| FALB IMPLEMENT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 22526 CANOE RD, ELGIN, IA 52141 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| NORTH FAYETTE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 23493 CANOE RD, ELGIN, IA 52141 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| CLERMONT PIN DOCTORS INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 252 CENTER ST, ELGIN, IA 52141 | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ELGIN, IA (ZIP 52141 Sector) | LOW (9/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Elgin, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Elgin, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 8 regulated facilities in Elgin, Iowa, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 1 active violators (12.5%), and 3 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (37.5%).
Which ZIP codes in Elgin, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Elgin, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 52141 (8 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Elgin, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Elgin 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 Elgin, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Elgin, IA, federal registries track 2 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 Elgin, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Elgin indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Fayette County has recorded 7 federal FEMA disaster declarations (6 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.