Sterling, Illinois — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Sterling, IL?
Public U.S. EPA records track 183 regulated facilities in Sterling, Illinois ( County), including 2 High-Risk sites (1.1%) and 7 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Sterling properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (67 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 5 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Sterling, IL 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Sterling, IL Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Sterling, IL
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Sterling, 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 • STERLING, IL (ZIP 61081 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, IL (ZIP 61081 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, IL (ZIP 61081 Sector) | MODERATE (51/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, IL (ZIP 61081 Sector) | MODERATE (51/100) | Violation Identified (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, IL (ZIP 61081 Sector) | MODERATE (46/100) | Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, IL (ZIP 61081 Sector) | MODERATE (32/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, IL (ZIP 61081 Sector) | MODERATE (32/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, IL (ZIP 61081 Sector) | MODERATE (31/100) | Violation Identified (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| LAWRENCE HARDWARE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2 FIRST AVE., STERLING, IL 61081 | LOW (24/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| DANA DRIVESHAFT MANUFACTURING LLC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2001 EASTWOOD DRIVE, STERLING, IL 61081 | LOW (24/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| QUALITY PLATING FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 406 OAK AVE, STERLING, IL 61081 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| WARREN MOTORS INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2502 N LOCUST, STERLING, IL 61081 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Sterling, Illinois Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Sterling, IL?
U.S. EPA records track 183 regulated facilities in Sterling, Illinois, including 2 high-risk sites (1.1%), 7 active violators (3.8%), and 77 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (42.1%).
Which ZIP codes in Sterling, IL have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Sterling, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 61081 (182 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Sterling, IL?
Enter the exact street address in Sterling 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 Sterling, IL and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Sterling, IL, federal registries track 2 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 65 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 16 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Sterling, IL?
USDA regional soil screening for Sterling indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and 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.