Bethesda, Maryland — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Bethesda, MD?
Public U.S. EPA records track 378 regulated facilities in Bethesda, Maryland (Montgomery County), including 7 High-Risk sites (1.9%) and 8 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Bethesda properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (77 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 1 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Bethesda, MD 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Bethesda, MD Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Bethesda, MD
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Bethesda, MD
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 • BETHESDA, MD (ZIP 20814 Sector) | HIGH (77/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BETHESDA, MD (ZIP 20892 Sector) | HIGH (69/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BETHESDA, MD (ZIP 20817 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BETHESDA, MD (ZIP 20892 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BETHESDA, MD (ZIP 20889 Sector) | MODERATE (45/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (8 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BETHESDA, MD (ZIP 20814 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | Violation Identified (7 qtrs NC) | 🔒 7 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BETHESDA, MD (ZIP 20814 Sector) | MODERATE (32/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BETHESDA, MD (ZIP 20814 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (7 qtrs NC) | 🔒 7 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| LANDON SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 6101 WILSON LANE, BETHESDA, MD 20817 | LOW (24/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| HOLTON ARMS SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 7303 RIVER ROAD, BETHESDA, MD 20817 | LOW (23/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| BRADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 8701 HARTSDALE AVENUE, BETHESDA, MD 20817 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| WESTBARD AVENUE, 5331 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 5331 WESTBARD AVENUE, BETHESDA, MD 20816 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Bethesda, Maryland Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Bethesda, MD?
U.S. EPA records track 378 regulated facilities in Bethesda, Maryland, including 7 high-risk sites (1.9%), 8 active violators (2.1%), and 174 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (46.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Bethesda, MD have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Bethesda, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 20814 (201 sites), ZIP 20817 (97 sites), ZIP 20816 (64 sites), ZIP 20892 (4 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Bethesda, MD?
Enter the exact street address in Bethesda 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 Bethesda, MD and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Bethesda, MD, federal registries track 6 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 71 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 65 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Bethesda, MD?
USDA regional soil screening for Bethesda indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Montgomery County has recorded 1 federal FEMA disaster declarations (0 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.