Newton, Massachusetts — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Newton, MA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 320 regulated facilities in Newton, Massachusetts ( County), including 1 High-Risk sites (0.3%) and 3 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Newton properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (64 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 5 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
Newton, MA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Newton, MA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Newton, MA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Newton, 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 • NEWTON, MA (ZIP 02465 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEWTON, MA (ZIP 02466 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEWTON, MA (ZIP 02458 Sector) | MODERATE (36/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEWTON, MA (ZIP 02462 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEWTON, MA (ZIP 02465 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (8 qtrs NC) | 🔒 8 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEWTON, MA (ZIP 02461 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) | 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEWTON, MA (ZIP 02464 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) | 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEWTON, MA (ZIP 02458 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (4 qtrs NC) | 🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| FRANKLIN SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 125 DERBY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465 | LOW (24/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| NEWTON CEMETERY CORPORATION FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 791 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02459 | LOW (23/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2014 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWTON, MA 02462 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| SHIPLEY CO INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2300 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWTON, MA 02462 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Newton, Massachusetts Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Newton, MA?
U.S. EPA records track 320 regulated facilities in Newton, Massachusetts, including 1 high-risk sites (0.3%), 3 active violators (0.9%), and 251 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (78.4%).
Which ZIP codes in Newton, MA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Newton, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 02458 (90 sites), ZIP 02459 (61 sites), ZIP 02466 (47 sites), ZIP 02460 (43 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Newton, MA?
Enter the exact street address in Newton 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 Newton, MA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Newton, MA, federal registries track 4 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 60 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 45 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Newton, MA?
USDA regional soil screening for Newton indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and County has recorded 5 federal FEMA disaster declarations (3 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.