Amherst, Massachusetts — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Amherst, MA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 143 regulated facilities in Amherst, Massachusetts (Hampshire County), including 1 High-Risk sites (0.7%) and 2 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Amherst properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (70 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 1 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
Amherst, MA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Amherst, MA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Amherst, MA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Amherst, MA
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 • AMHERST, MA (ZIP 01040 Sector) | MODERATE (57/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, MA (ZIP 01002 Sector) | MODERATE (56/100) | Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, MA (ZIP 01002 Sector) | MODERATE (33/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, MA (ZIP 01002 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, MA (ZIP 01003 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, MA (ZIP 01002 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, MA (ZIP 01002 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, MA (ZIP 01002 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 893 WEST STREET, AMHERST, MA 01002 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| JOHN S LANE & SON INC PLT 5 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | RTE 116, AMHERST, MA 01002 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| AMHERST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 170 CHESTNUT ST, AMHERST, MA 01002 | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST - SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING LABORATORIES FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 141 HOLDSWORTH WAY, AMHERST, MA 01003 | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Amherst, Massachusetts Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Amherst, MA?
U.S. EPA records track 143 regulated facilities in Amherst, Massachusetts, including 1 high-risk sites (0.7%), 2 active violators (1.4%), and 66 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (46.2%).
Which ZIP codes in Amherst, MA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Amherst, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 01002 (122 sites), ZIP 01003 (29 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Amherst, MA?
Enter the exact street address in Amherst 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 Amherst, MA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Amherst, MA, federal registries track 3 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 67 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 35 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Amherst, MA?
USDA regional soil screening for Amherst indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Hampshire County has recorded 1 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.