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

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

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

Public U.S. EPA records track 1 regulated facilities in Echols, Kentucky (Ohio County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Echols properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (1 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 11 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites

1

High-Risk (0.0% vs 2.2% State)

0

Active Violators (0.0%)

0

Drinking & Clean Water

1

Federal Penalties

$0

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

🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan

🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History

Ohio County: 11 FEMA Declarations (10 Flood/Storm)

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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table

Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: MODERATE • Pipe Corrosion: Low

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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check

0 SDWIS Systems • 1 NPDES Permits

🔒 0 Impaired Water (303d) & 0 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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📊 Echols, KY Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)

1. Municipal Regulatory & Water Program Mix

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 0 (0.0%)

Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 1 (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 (54.2/100)

🌊 Flood Exposure 3/10 • Low Hazard

🔥 Wildfire Hazard 1/10 • Very Low Hazard

☀️ Extreme Heat 3/10 • Low Hazard

🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 5/10 • Moderate Hazard

🫨 USGS Earthquake 3/10 • Low Hazard

3. City vs. County & State Benchmark

Echols High-Risk Rate 0.0%

Ohio County Average 3.9%

Kentucky (KY) Statewide Avg 2.2%

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ZIP Codes in Echols, KY

Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Echols, 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
HERITAGE COAL CO LLC - KEN MINE (892-8000) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	189 KY HWY 225, ECHOLS, KY 40906	LOW (12/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0

Frequently Asked Questions — Echols, Kentucky Environmental Risk & Radon

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

U.S. EPA records track 1 regulated facilities in Echols, 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 Echols, KY have the most EPA-tracked sites?

Within Echols, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.

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

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

In Echols, KY, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 1 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.

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

USDA regional soil screening for Echols indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Ohio County has recorded 11 federal FEMA disaster declarations (10 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.