Russell, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Russell, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 6 regulated facilities in Russell, Iowa (Lucas County), including 1 High-Risk sites (16.7%) and 2 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Russell properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (2 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 7 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Russell, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Russell, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Russell, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Russell, 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 • RUSSELL, IA (ZIP 50238 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUSSELL, IA (ZIP 50238 Sector) | MODERATE (35/100) | Violation Identified (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 410 E SMITH, RUSSELL, IA 50238 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| RUSSELL OIL CO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 114 PRAIRIE ST, RUSSELL, IA 50238 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| C & C CYCLE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1.5 MI E OF HWY 34 & 97, RUSSELL, IA 50238 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ATWELL SVC-FORMER SITE OF FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | HWY 34 E, RUSSELL, IA 50238 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Russell, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Russell, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 6 regulated facilities in Russell, Iowa, including 1 high-risk sites (16.7%), 2 active violators (33.3%), and 4 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (66.7%).
Which ZIP codes in Russell, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Russell, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 50238 (7 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Russell, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Russell 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 Russell, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Russell, 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 Russell, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Russell indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and Lucas 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.