Durham County, North Carolina — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Durham County, NC?
Public U.S. EPA records track 1 regulated facilities in Durham County, North Carolina (Ashe County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Durham County properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (1 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 5 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Durham County, NC 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Durham County, NC Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Durham County, NC
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Durham County, NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASON FARMS SUBDIVISION FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | PRESTON ANDREWS ROAD & WETROCK FARM WAY, DURHAM COUNTY, NC 27702 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Durham County, North Carolina Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Durham County, NC?
U.S. EPA records track 1 regulated facilities in Durham County, North Carolina, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 0 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (0.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Durham County, NC have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Durham County, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Durham County, NC?
Enter the exact street address in Durham 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 Durham County, NC and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Durham County, NC, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 1 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Durham County, NC?
USDA regional soil screening for Durham County indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Ashe County has recorded 5 federal FEMA disaster declarations (4 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.