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Salem, Massachusetts — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide

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What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Salem, MA?

Public U.S. EPA records track 279 regulated facilities in Salem, Massachusetts (Essex County), including 3 High-Risk sites (1.1%) and 3 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Salem properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (59 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 1 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites
279
High-Risk (1.1% vs 1.3% State)
3
Active Violators (1.1%)
3
Drinking & Clean Water
59
Federal Penalties
$53,968

Salem, MA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan
🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History
Essex County: 1 FEMA Declarations (1 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
2 SDWIS Systems • 57 NPDES Permits
🔒 18 Impaired Water (303d) & 5 Violation Dockets Locked
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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole
EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L)
Low / Non-Karst Bedrock & Alluvial Formation
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📊 Salem, MA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)
1. Municipal Regulatory & Water Program Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 210 (75.3%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 59 (21.1%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 3 (1.1%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 3 (1.1%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively High (95.6/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 9/10 • Very High 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
Salem High-Risk Rate 1.1%
Essex County Average 1.6%
Massachusetts (MA) Statewide Avg 1.3%
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ZIP Codes in Salem, MA

ZIP 01970 (281 sites • 3 High Risk) ZIP 01971 (2 sites • 0 High Risk)

Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Salem, MA

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 • SALEM, MA (ZIP 01970 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SALEM, MA (ZIP 01970 Sector) MODERATE (50/100) Violation Identified (2 qtrs NC) 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SALEM, MA (ZIP 01970 Sector) MODERATE (47/100) Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SALEM, MA (ZIP 01970 Sector) MODERATE (44/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SALEM, MA (ZIP 01970 Sector) MODERATE (32/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SALEM, MA (ZIP 01970 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SALEM, MA (ZIP 01970 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SALEM, MA (ZIP 01970 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (8 qtrs NC) 🔒 8 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
ATLANTIC EXTRUSION CORPORATION FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 96 SWAMPSCOTT ROAD, SALEM, MA 01970 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
GT CRYSTAL SYSTEMS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 27 CONGRESS STREET, SALEM, MA 01970 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
IDEAL FINISHING COMPANY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 59 BOSTON STREET, SALEM, MA 01970 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
MASON TANNING COMPANY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 4 WATERS ST., SALEM, MA 01970 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
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Frequently Asked Questions — Salem, Massachusetts Environmental Risk & Radon

How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Salem, MA?

U.S. EPA records track 279 regulated facilities in Salem, Massachusetts, including 3 high-risk sites (1.1%), 3 active violators (1.1%), and 210 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (75.3%).

Which ZIP codes in Salem, MA have the most EPA-tracked sites?

Within Salem, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 01970 (281 sites), ZIP 01971 (2 sites).

How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Salem, MA?

Enter the exact street address in Salem 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 Salem, MA and how many EPA water permits exist?

In Salem, MA, federal registries track 2 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 57 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 18 impaired water body dischargers.

What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Salem, MA?

USDA regional soil screening for Salem indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Essex 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.

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