Van Wert, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Van Wert, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 3 regulated facilities in Van Wert, Iowa (Decatur County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Van Wert properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (1 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 7 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Van Wert, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Van Wert, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Van Wert, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Van Wert, 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 • VAN WERT, IA (ZIP 50262 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| BROWER CONST CO-PLANT 5 - FORMER SITE OF FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1/2 MI W OF 1-35 ON J-14, VAN WERT, IA 50262 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| MIDWEST SCRAP METAL - FORMER SITE OF FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | I-35, EXIT 18, 1 1/2 MI E, VAN WERT, IA 50262 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Van Wert, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Van Wert, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 3 regulated facilities in Van Wert, Iowa, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 2 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (66.7%).
Which ZIP codes in Van Wert, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Van Wert, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 50262 (3 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Van Wert, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Van Wert 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 Van Wert, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Van Wert, IA, federal registries track 0 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 Van Wert, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Van Wert indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and Decatur 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.