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Ruston, Louisiana — Flood Zone, Tap Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards

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Public U.S. EPA records track 417 regulated facilities in Ruston, Louisiana (Lincoln County), including 19 High-Risk sites (4.6%) and 29 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Ruston properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (229 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 9 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 3 — Low Potential (< 2.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites
417
High-Risk (4.6% vs 3.9% State)
19
Active Violators (7.0%)
29
Drinking & Clean Water
229
Federal Penalties
$146,030

Ruston, LA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

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🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History
Lincoln County: 9 FEMA Declarations (5 Flood/Storm)
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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table
Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: LOW • Pipe Corrosion: High
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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check
8 SDWIS Systems • 221 NPDES Permits
🔒 107 Impaired Water (303d) & 40 Violation Dockets Locked
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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole
EPA Zone 3 — Low Potential (< 2.0 pCi/L)
Low / Non-Karst Bedrock & Alluvial Formation
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📊 Ruston, LA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)
1. Municipal Regulatory & Water Program Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 123 (29.5%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 229 (54.9%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 29 (7.0%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 19 (4.6%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Low (64.3/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 3/10 • Low Hazard
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 1/10 • Very Low Hazard
☀️ Extreme Heat 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 7/10 • High Hazard
🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard
3. City vs. County & State Benchmark
Ruston High-Risk Rate 4.6%
Lincoln County Average 4.0%
Louisiana (LA) Statewide Avg 3.9%
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ZIP Codes in Ruston, LA

ZIP 71270 (362 sites • 16 High Risk) ZIP 71273 (54 sites • 2 High Risk) ZIP 71272 (9 sites • 0 High Risk)

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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 High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUSTON, LA (ZIP 71270 Sector) HIGH (68/100) Significant Violation (2 qtrs NC) 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUSTON, LA (ZIP 71273 Sector) HIGH (66/100) Significant Violation (8 qtrs NC) 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUSTON, LA (ZIP 71270 Sector) HIGH (65/100) Significant Violation (10 qtrs NC) 🔒 10 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUSTON, LA (ZIP 71270 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (9 qtrs NC) 🔒 9 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUSTON, LA (ZIP 71270 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUSTON, LA (ZIP 71270 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUSTON, LA (ZIP 71270 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUSTON, LA (ZIP 71270 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 910 GILMAN STREET, RUSTON, LA 71270 LOW (24/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
RUSTON FACILITY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 2016 FARMERVILLE HWY, RUSTON, LA 71270 LOW (18/100) Unknown (0 qtrs NC) $0
RUSTON TRACTOR INC. FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 1905 FARMERVILLE HWY, RUSTON, LA 71273 LOW (17/100) Unknown (0 qtrs NC) $0
DAVIS FOREIGN CAR RPR FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 903.5 E GEORGIA ST, RUSTON, LA 71270 LOW (17/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
🔒 + 405 Additional Regulated & Enforcement Records in Ruston, LA Redacted from Public Directory Run 1-Mile Property Scan to Unlock All Records →

Frequently Asked Questions — Ruston, Louisiana Environmental Risk & Radon

How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Ruston, LA?

U.S. EPA records track 417 regulated facilities in Ruston, Louisiana, including 19 high-risk sites (4.6%), 29 active violators (7.0%), and 123 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (29.5%).

Which ZIP codes in Ruston, LA have the most EPA-tracked sites?

Within Ruston, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 71270 (362 sites), ZIP 71273 (54 sites), ZIP 71272 (9 sites).

How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Ruston, LA?

Enter the exact street address in Ruston 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 Ruston, LA and how many EPA water permits exist?

In Ruston, LA, federal registries track 8 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 221 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 107 impaired water body dischargers.

What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Ruston, LA?

USDA regional soil screening for Ruston indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Lincoln County has recorded 9 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.

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