Ottumwa, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Ottumwa, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 130 regulated facilities in Ottumwa, Iowa (Wapello County), including 5 High-Risk sites (3.8%) and 5 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Ottumwa properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (15 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 7 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Ottumwa, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Ottumwa, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Ottumwa, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Ottumwa, 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 High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OTTUMWA, IA (ZIP 52501 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (2 qtrs NC) | 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OTTUMWA, IA (ZIP 52501 Sector) | MODERATE (55/100) | Violation Identified (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OTTUMWA, IA (ZIP 52501 Sector) | MODERATE (52/100) | Violation Identified (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OTTUMWA, IA (ZIP 52501 Sector) | MODERATE (42/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OTTUMWA, IA (ZIP 52501 Sector) | MODERATE (38/100) | Violation Identified (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OTTUMWA, IA (ZIP 52501 Sector) | MODERATE (35/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OTTUMWA, IA (ZIP 52501 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OTTUMWA, IA (ZIP 52501 Sector) | MODERATE (33/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (9 qtrs NC) | 🔒 9 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| REGIONAL CARE HOSPITAL PARTNERS-OTTUMWA FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1001 EAST PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OTTUMWA, IA 52501 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| CARLS BODY SHOP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1219 SOUTH MADISON AVENUE, OTTUMWA, IA 52501 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| VAUGHN MOTORS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 224 WEST 2ND STREET, OTTUMWA, IA 52501 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ESTLE DELONG INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2 MI W OF HWY 63 ON HWY389, OTTUMWA, IA 52501 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Ottumwa, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Ottumwa, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 130 regulated facilities in Ottumwa, Iowa, including 5 high-risk sites (3.8%), 5 active violators (3.8%), and 83 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (63.8%).
Which ZIP codes in Ottumwa, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Ottumwa, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 52501 (131 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Ottumwa, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Ottumwa, IA, federal registries track 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 14 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 7 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Ottumwa, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Ottumwa indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and Wapello 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.