Melvin, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Melvin, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 9 regulated facilities in Melvin, Iowa (Osceola County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Melvin properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (2 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 1 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Melvin, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Melvin, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Melvin, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Melvin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIOUXLAND FARMER COOP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 710 1ST AVE, MELVIN, IA 51350 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| MELVIN REBUILDERS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | NW CORNER MAIN & 4TH AVE, MELVIN, IA 51350 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| MELVIN CITY OF STP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1/2 MILE N OF 250TH STREET & STARLING INTERSECTION, MELVIN, IA 51350 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| VANDER LEE FEEDLOT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 6251 230TH STREET, MELVIN, IA 51350 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MELVIN, IA (ZIP 51350 Sector) | LOW (9/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MELVIN, IA (ZIP 51350 Sector) | LOW (8/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Melvin, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Melvin, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 9 regulated facilities in Melvin, Iowa, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 2 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (22.2%).
Which ZIP codes in Melvin, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Melvin, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 51350 (9 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Melvin, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Melvin 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 Melvin, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Melvin, IA, federal registries track 0 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 Melvin, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Melvin indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Osceola 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.