Nelson, Kentucky — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Nelson, KY?
Public U.S. EPA records track 4 regulated facilities in Nelson, Kentucky (Muhlenberg County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Nelson properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (4 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 9 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Nelson, KY 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Nelson, KY Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Nelson, KY
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Nelson, KY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMSTRONG COAL CO INC (889-0138) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | US 62, NELSON, KY 40601 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| PEABODY COAL CO LLC (889-5003) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | GLENNS CRK RD, NELSON, KY 40601 | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| CYPRUS CREEK LAND CO (889-5016) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 100 LEWIS FERRY RD, NELSON, KY 40601 | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Nelson, Kentucky Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Nelson, KY?
U.S. EPA records track 4 regulated facilities in Nelson, 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 Nelson, KY have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Nelson, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Nelson, KY?
Enter the exact street address in Nelson 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 Nelson, KY and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Nelson, KY, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 4 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Nelson, KY?
USDA regional soil screening for Nelson indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Muhlenberg County has recorded 9 federal FEMA disaster declarations (8 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.