Elgin, Illinois — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Elgin, IL?
Public U.S. EPA records track 750 regulated facilities in Elgin, Illinois (Kane County), including 3 High-Risk sites (0.4%) and 11 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Elgin properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (138 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 5 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Elgin, IL 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Elgin, IL Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Elgin, IL
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Elgin, IL
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 • ELGIN, IL (ZIP 60123 Sector) | HIGH (68/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ELGIN, IL (ZIP 60123 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ELGIN, IL (ZIP 60120 Sector) | MODERATE (51/100) | Violation Identified (10 qtrs NC) | 🔒 10 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ELGIN, IL (ZIP 60120 Sector) | MODERATE (46/100) | Violation Identified (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ELGIN, IL (ZIP 60123 Sector) | MODERATE (35/100) | Violation Identified (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ELGIN, IL (ZIP 60123 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ELGIN, IL (ZIP 60120 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ELGIN, IL (ZIP 60123 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| AMERICHEM INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1441 TIMBER DR., ELGIN, IL 60123 | LOW (24/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| BIGGERS CHEVROLET INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1385 E CHICAGO ST, ELGIN, IL 60120 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| AMANO ENZYME USA CO LTD FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1415 MADELINE LN, ELGIN, IL 60124 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ELGIN SWEEPER CO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1300 W BARTLETT RD, ELGIN, IL 60120 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Elgin, Illinois Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Elgin, IL?
U.S. EPA records track 750 regulated facilities in Elgin, Illinois, including 3 high-risk sites (0.4%), 11 active violators (1.5%), and 477 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (63.6%).
Which ZIP codes in Elgin, IL have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Elgin, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 60123 (358 sites), ZIP 60120 (316 sites), ZIP 60124 (69 sites), ZIP 60121 (10 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Elgin, IL?
Enter the exact street address in Elgin 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 Elgin, IL and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Elgin, IL, federal registries track 7 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 131 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 59 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Elgin, IL?
USDA regional soil screening for Elgin indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and Kane County has recorded 5 federal FEMA disaster declarations (5 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.