Highwood, Illinois — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Highwood, IL?
Public U.S. EPA records track 22 regulated facilities in Highwood, Illinois (Lake County), including 1 High-Risk sites (4.5%) and 2 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Highwood properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (3 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 5 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Highwood, IL 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Highwood, IL Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Highwood, IL
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Highwood, 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 • HIGHWOOD, IL (ZIP 60040 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HIGHWOOD, IL (ZIP 60040 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Violation Identified (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HIGHWOOD, IL (ZIP 60040 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HIGHWOOD, IL (ZIP 60040 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HIGHWOOD, IL (ZIP 60040 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HIGHWOOD, IL (ZIP 60040 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HIGHWOOD, IL (ZIP 60040 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HIGHWOOD, IL (ZIP 60040 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| HIGHWOOD WATER FILTRATION PLANT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | EAST WALKER AVE, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| COM ED FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 514 SHERIDAN RD-B, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 28 MILE VODKA CO LLC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 487 BANK LANE, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| WALGREENS #5543 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 320 WAUKEGAN AVE, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Highwood, Illinois Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Highwood, IL?
U.S. EPA records track 22 regulated facilities in Highwood, Illinois, including 1 high-risk sites (4.5%), 2 active violators (9.1%), and 15 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (68.2%).
Which ZIP codes in Highwood, IL have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Highwood, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 60040 (22 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Highwood, IL?
Enter the exact street address in Highwood 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 Highwood, IL and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Highwood, IL, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 3 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 1 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Highwood, IL?
USDA regional soil screening for Highwood indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Lake 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.