Lester, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Lester, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 5 regulated facilities in Lester, Iowa (Lyon County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 1 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Lester properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (2 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 1 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Lester, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Lester, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Lester, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Lester, 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 • LESTER, IA (ZIP 51242 Sector) | MODERATE (39/100) | Violation Identified (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| MID-STATES REPAIR INC - FORMER SITE OF FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 202 CLINTON, LESTER, IA 51242 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| LESTER WATER SUPPLY-PLANT #1 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | ATTN ROBERT LEUTHOLD WATER SUPT, LESTER, IA 51242 | LOW (9/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| LESTER FEED & GRAIN FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 206 CLINTON ST, LESTER, IA 51242 | LOW (9/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| FARMERS ELEVATOR COOP - LESTER NURSE TANKS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2215 IOWA HWY 9, LESTER, IA 51242 | LOW (9/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Lester, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Lester, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 5 regulated facilities in Lester, Iowa, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 1 active violators (20.0%), and 1 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (20.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Lester, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Lester, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 51242 (5 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Lester, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Lester 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 Lester, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Lester, IA, federal registries track 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 1 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 1 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Lester, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Lester indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and Lyon County has recorded 1 federal FEMA disaster declarations (1 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.