13-SECTION MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, MARKET, FLOOD & HAZARD HUB • BALKAN, KY

Balkan, Kentucky — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide

What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Balkan, KY?

Public U.S. EPA records track 14 regulated facilities in Balkan, Kentucky (Bell County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Balkan properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (14 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 7 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites

14

High-Risk (0.0% vs 2.2% State)

0

Active Violators (0.0%)

0

Drinking & Clean Water

14

Federal Penalties

$0

Balkan, KY 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

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🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History

Bell County: 7 FEMA Declarations (6 Flood/Storm)

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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table

Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: LOW • Pipe Corrosion: Moderate

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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check

0 SDWIS Systems • 14 NPDES Permits

🔒 0 Impaired Water (303d) & 1 Violation Dockets Locked

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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole

EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L)

Elevated Carbonate / Karst Sinkhole Belt — Monitor Foundation Settlement & Surface Depressions

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📊 Balkan, KY Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)

1. Municipal Regulatory & Water Program Mix

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 0 (0.0%)

Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 14 (100.0%)

Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 0 (0.0%)

High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 0 (0.0%)

2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Low (68.0/100)

🌊 Flood Exposure 5/10 • Moderate Hazard

🔥 Wildfire Hazard 3/10 • Low Hazard

☀️ Extreme Heat 3/10 • Low Hazard

🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 3/10 • Low Hazard

🫨 USGS Earthquake 1/10 • Very Low Hazard

3. City vs. County & State Benchmark

Balkan High-Risk Rate 0.0%

Bell County Average 7.8%

Kentucky (KY) Statewide Avg 2.2%

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ZIP Codes in Balkan, KY

ZIP 40856 (14 sites • 1 High Risk)

Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Balkan, KY

100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).

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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 • BALKAN, KY (ZIP 40845 Sector)	MODERATE (30/100)	Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC)	🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
LCC KENTUCKY LLC (807-8049) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	HWY 698, BALKAN, KY 40484	LOW (13/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0
STRAIGHT CREEK COAL MINING INC (807-0167) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	75 TICK RIDGE RD, BALKAN, KY 40489	LOW (12/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0

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Frequently Asked Questions — Balkan, Kentucky Environmental Risk & Radon

How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Balkan, KY?

U.S. EPA records track 14 regulated facilities in Balkan, Kentucky, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 0 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (0.0%).

Which ZIP codes in Balkan, KY have the most EPA-tracked sites?

Within Balkan, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 40856 (14 sites).

How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Balkan, KY?

Enter the exact street address in Balkan 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 Balkan, KY and how many EPA water permits exist?

In Balkan, KY, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 14 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.

What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Balkan, KY?

USDA regional soil screening for Balkan indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Bell County has recorded 7 federal FEMA disaster declarations (6 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.