Germantown, Maryland — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Germantown, MD?
Public U.S. EPA records track 162 regulated facilities in Germantown, Maryland (Montgomery County), including 2 High-Risk sites (1.2%) and 5 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Germantown properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (25 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 1 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Germantown, MD 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Germantown, MD Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Germantown, MD
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Germantown, 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 • GERMANTOWN, MD (ZIP 20874 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (4 qtrs NC) | 🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GERMANTOWN, MD (ZIP 20874 Sector) | MODERATE (53/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GERMANTOWN, MD (ZIP 20874 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GERMANTOWN, MD (ZIP 20876 Sector) | MODERATE (32/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GERMANTOWN, MD (ZIP 20874 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GERMANTOWN, MD (ZIP 20874 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GERMANTOWN, MD (ZIP 20874 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (8 qtrs NC) | 🔒 8 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GERMANTOWN, MD (ZIP 20876 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) | 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| MONTROSE MOTORS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 19560 FREDERICK RD, GERMANTOWN, MD 20876 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| SENECA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 12700 MIDDLEBROOK ROAD, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| US ENERGY R&D ADMIN FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 19901 GERMANTOWN ROAD, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874 | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| BARINTHUS BIOTHERAPEUTICS NORTH AMERICA, INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 20400 CENTURY BLVD, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Germantown, Maryland Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Germantown, MD?
U.S. EPA records track 162 regulated facilities in Germantown, Maryland, including 2 high-risk sites (1.2%), 5 active violators (3.1%), and 118 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (72.8%).
Which ZIP codes in Germantown, MD have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Germantown, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 20874 (102 sites), ZIP 20876 (71 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Germantown, MD?
Enter the exact street address in Germantown 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 Germantown, MD and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Germantown, MD, federal registries track 2 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 23 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 21 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Germantown, MD?
USDA regional soil screening for Germantown 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.