Needham, Massachusetts — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Needham, MA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 183 regulated facilities in Needham, Massachusetts (Worcester County), including 2 High-Risk sites (1.1%) and 5 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Needham properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (40 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 2 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Needham, MA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Needham, MA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Needham, MA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Needham, 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 High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEEDHAM, MA (ZIP 02492 Sector) | HIGH (66/100) | Significant Violation (8 qtrs NC) | 🔒 8 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEEDHAM, MA (ZIP 02494 Sector) | MODERATE (42/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEEDHAM, MA (ZIP 02494 Sector) | MODERATE (38/100) | Violation (7 qtrs NC) | 🔒 7 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEEDHAM, MA (ZIP 02494 Sector) | MODERATE (36/100) | Violation (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEEDHAM, MA (ZIP 02194 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 • NEEDHAM, MA (ZIP 02494 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEEDHAM, MA (ZIP 02192 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Violation Identified (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEEDHAM, MA (ZIP 02494 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS OWDA FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 151 3RD AVENUE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494 | LOW (25/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| COCA COLA FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 9 B ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494 | LOW (24/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL NEEDHAM FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 148 CHESTNUT STREET, NEEDHAM, MA 02492 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| NORTH HILL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 865 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Needham, Massachusetts Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Needham, MA?
U.S. EPA records track 183 regulated facilities in Needham, Massachusetts, including 2 high-risk sites (1.1%), 5 active violators (2.7%), and 127 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (69.4%).
Which ZIP codes in Needham, MA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Needham, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 02494 (125 sites), ZIP 02492 (62 sites), ZIP 02194 (16 sites), ZIP 02192 (13 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Needham, MA?
Enter the exact street address in Needham 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 Needham, MA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Needham, MA, federal registries track 4 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 36 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 22 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Needham, MA?
USDA regional soil screening for Needham indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Worcester County has recorded 2 federal FEMA disaster declarations (2 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.