Waukegan, Illinois — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Waukegan, IL?
Public U.S. EPA records track 476 regulated facilities in Waukegan, Illinois (Lake County), including 2 High-Risk sites (0.4%) and 5 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Waukegan properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (81 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 5 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Waukegan, IL 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Waukegan, IL Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Waukegan, IL
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Waukegan, 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 • WAUKEGAN, IL (ZIP 60085 Sector) | MODERATE (53/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WAUKEGAN, IL (ZIP 60085 Sector) | MODERATE (45/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WAUKEGAN, IL (ZIP 60085 Sector) | MODERATE (45/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WAUKEGAN, IL (ZIP 60085 Sector) | MODERATE (37/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WAUKEGAN, IL (ZIP 60085 Sector) | MODERATE (36/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WAUKEGAN, IL (ZIP 60085 Sector) | MODERATE (35/100) | Violation (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WAUKEGAN, IL (ZIP 60087 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (7 qtrs NC) | 🔒 7 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WAUKEGAN, IL (ZIP 60085 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| WAUKEGAN, CITY OF FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1700 MCAREE ROAD, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 | LOW (24/100) | Unknown (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| J.G. PLATING WORKS INC. FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1424 12TH STREET, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 | LOW (24/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| LAKE COUNTY BLDG FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 18 NORTH COUNTY ST, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 | LOW (23/100) | Unknown (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| JEFFERSON JR. HIGH SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 600 S LEWIS, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Waukegan, Illinois Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Waukegan, IL?
U.S. EPA records track 476 regulated facilities in Waukegan, Illinois, including 2 high-risk sites (0.4%), 5 active violators (1.1%), and 295 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (62.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Waukegan, IL have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Waukegan, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 60085 (377 sites), ZIP 60079 (8 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Waukegan, IL?
Enter the exact street address in Waukegan 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 Waukegan, IL and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Waukegan, IL, federal registries track 7 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 74 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 43 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Waukegan, IL?
USDA regional soil screening for Waukegan 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.