Nichols, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Nichols, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 9 regulated facilities in Nichols, Iowa (Muscatine County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 1 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Nichols 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).
Nichols, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Nichols, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Nichols, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Nichols, 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 • NICHOLS, IA (ZIP 52766 Sector) | MODERATE (33/100) | Violation Identified (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NICHOLS, IA (ZIP 52776 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (9 qtrs NC) | 🔒 9 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| AMOCO FERTILIZER PLANT-FORMER SITE OF FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | HWY 22 W & DAVIS AVE, S OF HWY, NICHOLS, IA 52766 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| NICHOLS AGRISERVICE LLC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1783 DAVIS AVE., NICHOLS, IA 52766 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| SOHIGRO SERVICE CO-FORMER SITE OF FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | NW CORNER OF HWY 70 & 190TH ST, NICHOLS, IA 52766 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ITC MIDWEST - NICHOLS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1609 DOUGLAS AVENUE, NICHOLS, IA 52766 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NICHOLS, IA (ZIP 52766 Sector) | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NICHOLS, IA (ZIP 52766 Sector) | LOW (10/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NICHOLS, IA (ZIP 52766 Sector) | LOW (9/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Nichols, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Nichols, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 9 regulated facilities in Nichols, Iowa, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 1 active violators (11.1%), and 5 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (55.6%).
Which ZIP codes in Nichols, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Nichols, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 52766 (8 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Nichols, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Nichols 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 Nichols, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Nichols, IA, federal registries track 1 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 Nichols, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Nichols indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Muscatine 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.