Lake Forest, Illinois — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Lake Forest, IL?
Public U.S. EPA records track 135 regulated facilities in Lake Forest, Illinois (Lake County), including 1 High-Risk sites (0.7%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Lake Forest properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (34 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 5 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Lake Forest, IL 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Lake Forest, IL Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Lake Forest, IL
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Lake Forest, 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 Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE FOREST, IL (ZIP 60045 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE FOREST, IL (ZIP 60045 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE FOREST, IL (ZIP 60045 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE FOREST, IL (ZIP 60045 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE FOREST, IL (ZIP 60045 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE FOREST, IL (ZIP 60045 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE FOREST, IL (ZIP 60045 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE FOREST, IL (ZIP 60045 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| HOSPIRA INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 275 N FIELD DR, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 | LOW (25/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| PETCO INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 28041 NORTH BRADLEY ROAD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| WW GRAINGER INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 100 GRAINGER PKWY, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| KRAFTSEAL CORP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 13970 WEST POLO TRAIL DRIVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Lake Forest, Illinois Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Lake Forest, IL?
U.S. EPA records track 135 regulated facilities in Lake Forest, Illinois, including 1 high-risk sites (0.7%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 73 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (54.1%).
Which ZIP codes in Lake Forest, IL have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Lake Forest, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 60045 (144 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Lake Forest, IL?
Enter the exact street address in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, IL and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Lake Forest, IL, federal registries track 2 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 32 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 24 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Lake Forest, IL?
USDA regional soil screening for Lake Forest 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.