Sterling, Michigan — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Sterling, MI?
Public U.S. EPA records track 22 regulated facilities in Sterling, Michigan (Arenac County), including 1 High-Risk sites (4.5%) and 3 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Sterling properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (5 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 4 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
Sterling, MI 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Sterling, MI Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Sterling, MI
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Sterling, MI
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 Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, MI (ZIP 48312 Sector) | MODERATE (44/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, MI (ZIP 48859 Sector) | MODERATE (41/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, MI (ZIP 48659 Sector) | MODERATE (39/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, MI (ZIP 48659 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, MI (ZIP 48659 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, MI (ZIP 48659 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| DUNCAN OIL CO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 113 ALMY, STERLING, MI 48659 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| JUNE NAGY WELL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2148 S SCHOOL RD, STERLING, MI 48659 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ENBRIDGE ENERGY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | PIPELINE ROW T19N/R03E/S22, STERLING, MI 48659 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ARENAC CITY ROAD COMMISSION FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | MAPLE RIDGE RD OVER RIFLE R, STERLING, MI 48659 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, MI (ZIP 48659 Sector) | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STERLING, MI (ZIP 48659 Sector) | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Sterling, Michigan Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Sterling, MI?
U.S. EPA records track 22 regulated facilities in Sterling, Michigan, including 1 high-risk sites (4.5%), 3 active violators (13.6%), and 15 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (68.2%).
Which ZIP codes in Sterling, MI have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Sterling, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 48659 (20 sites), ZIP 48859 (10 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Sterling, MI?
Enter the exact street address in Sterling 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 Sterling, MI and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Sterling, MI, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 5 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 1 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Sterling, MI?
USDA regional soil screening for Sterling indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Arenac County has recorded 4 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.