Ely, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Ely, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 9 regulated facilities in Ely, Iowa (Linn County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Ely 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).
Ely, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Ely, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Ely, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Ely, 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 • ELY, IA (ZIP 52227 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock → |
| METAL DESIGN SERVICES - FORMER SITE OF FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1600 DOWS ST, ELY, IA 52227 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| CITY OF ELY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1570 ROWLEY STREET, ELY, IA 52227 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ELY, CITY OF MS4 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | CITY OF ELY, ELY, IA 52227 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| F.J. KROB & COMPANY - ELY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1705 DOWS ST, ELY, IA 52227 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ELY, IA (ZIP 52227 Sector) | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ELY, IA (ZIP 52227 Sector) | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ELY, IA (ZIP 52227 Sector) | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ELY, IA (ZIP 52227 Sector) | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Ely, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Ely, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 9 regulated facilities in Ely, Iowa, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 1 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (11.1%).
Which ZIP codes in Ely, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Ely, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 52227 (9 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Ely, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Ely 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 Ely, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Ely, IA, federal registries track 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 2 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Ely, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Ely indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Linn 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.