Thornton, Illinois — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Thornton, IL?
Public U.S. EPA records track 35 regulated facilities in Thornton, Illinois (Cook County), including 1 High-Risk sites (2.9%) and 2 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Thornton properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (3 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 3 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Thornton, IL 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Thornton, IL Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Thornton, IL
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Thornton, 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 • THORNTON, IL (ZIP 60476 Sector) | MODERATE (53/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • THORNTON, IL (ZIP 60476 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • THORNTON, IL (ZIP 60476 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • THORNTON, IL (ZIP 60476 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • THORNTON, IL (ZIP 60476 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • THORNTON, IL (ZIP Sector) | MODERATE (22/100) | Violation Identified (4 qtrs NC) | 🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| MURPHY MACHINERY COMPANY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 107 E JULIETTE ST, THORNTON, IL 60476 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| HARCROS CHEMICALS INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 17031 CANAL ST, THORNTON, IL 60476 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| MARBLEHEAD LIME CO THORNTON PLT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 183RD AND STATE, THORNTON, IL 60476 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| THORNTON, VILLAGE OF FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 115 E MARGARET, THORNTON, IL 60476 | LOW (18/100) | Unknown (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • THORNTON, IL (ZIP 60476 Sector) | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • THORNTON, IL (ZIP 60476 Sector) | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Thornton, Illinois Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Thornton, IL?
U.S. EPA records track 35 regulated facilities in Thornton, Illinois, including 1 high-risk sites (2.9%), 2 active violators (5.7%), and 21 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (60.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Thornton, IL have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Thornton, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 60476 (35 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Thornton, IL?
Enter the exact street address in Thornton 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 Thornton, IL and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Thornton, IL, federal registries track 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 2 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 2 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Thornton, IL?
USDA regional soil screening for Thornton indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and Cook County has recorded 3 federal FEMA disaster declarations (3 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.