Howard County, Maryland — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Howard County, MD?
Public U.S. EPA records track 1 regulated facilities in Howard County, Maryland (Calvert County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Howard County properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (0 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 2 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
Howard County, MD 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Howard County, MD Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Howard County, MD
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Howard County, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARRATT, GORDON D CO INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | BROOKDALE ROAD, HOWARD COUNTY, MD 21230 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Howard County, Maryland Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Howard County, MD?
U.S. EPA records track 1 regulated facilities in Howard County, Maryland, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 1 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (100.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Howard County, MD have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Howard County, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Howard County, MD?
Enter the exact street address in Howard County 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 Howard County, MD and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Howard County, MD, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 0 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Howard County, MD?
USDA regional soil screening for Howard County indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Calvert County has recorded 2 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.