Rensselaer, Indiana — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Rensselaer, IN?
Public U.S. EPA records track 116 regulated facilities in Rensselaer, Indiana (Jasper County), including 3 High-Risk sites (2.6%) and 5 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Rensselaer properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (71 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 2 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Rensselaer, IN 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Rensselaer, IN Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Rensselaer, IN
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Rensselaer, IN
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 • RENSSELAER, IN (ZIP 47978 Sector) | MODERATE (39/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RENSSELAER, IN (ZIP 47978 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | Violation Identified (7 qtrs NC) | 🔒 7 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RENSSELAER, IN (ZIP 47978 Sector) | MODERATE (33/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RENSSELAER, IN (ZIP 47978 Sector) | MODERATE (33/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RENSSELAER, IN (ZIP 47978 Sector) | MODERATE (31/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RENSSELAER, IN (ZIP 47978 Sector) | MODERATE (31/100) | Violation Identified (4 qtrs NC) | 🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RENSSELAER, IN (ZIP 47978 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Unknown (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RENSSELAER, IN (ZIP 47978 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| HEIDELBERG MATERIALS MIDWEST AGG INCORPORATED BABCOCK STONE QUARRY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 701 E EMMET AVE, RENSSELAER, IN 47978 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| RENSSELAER PLASTICS COMPANY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1100 E ELM ST, RENSSELAER, IN 47978 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ROSE ACRE FARMS - JASPER COUNTY PULLET FACILITY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 5438 W SR 16, RENSSELAER, IN 47978 | LOW (19/100) | Unknown (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| SAINT JOSEPH COLLEGE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | HIGHWAY 231 S, RENSSELAER, IN 47978 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Rensselaer, Indiana Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Rensselaer, IN?
U.S. EPA records track 116 regulated facilities in Rensselaer, Indiana, including 3 high-risk sites (2.6%), 5 active violators (4.3%), and 40 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (34.5%).
Which ZIP codes in Rensselaer, IN have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Rensselaer, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 47978 (119 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Rensselaer, IN?
Enter the exact street address in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer, IN and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Rensselaer, IN, federal registries track 4 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 67 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 12 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Rensselaer, IN?
USDA regional soil screening for Rensselaer indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Jasper County has recorded 2 federal FEMA disaster declarations (1 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.