Hickory, North Carolina — Flood Zone, Tap Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards
Public U.S. EPA records track 453 regulated facilities in Hickory, North Carolina (Catawba County), including 8 High-Risk sites (1.8%) and 7 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Hickory properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (135 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 4 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
Hickory, NC 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Hickory, NC Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)ZIP Codes in Hickory, NC
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Hickory, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HICKORY, NC (ZIP 28602 Sector) | HIGH (67/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HICKORY, NC (ZIP 28602 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HICKORY, NC (ZIP 28601 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HICKORY, NC (ZIP 28602 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HICKORY, NC (ZIP 28602 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HICKORY, NC (ZIP 28603 Sector) | MODERATE (55/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HICKORY, NC (ZIP 28602 Sector) | MODERATE (48/100) | Violation Identified (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HICKORY, NC (ZIP 28602 Sector) | MODERATE (38/100) | Violation Identified (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| CARPENTER CO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 30 29TH ST. N.W., HICKORY, NC 28601 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| CHELSEA HOUSE PORT ROYAL INCORPORATED FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 280 15TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC 28602 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| SHERRILL FURNITURE CO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2405 HIGHLAND AVENUE NORTHEAST, HICKORY, NC 28601 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| KLINGSPOR ABRASIVES, INC. FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2555 TATE BLVD SE, HICKORY, NC 28602 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Hickory, North Carolina Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Hickory, NC?
U.S. EPA records track 453 regulated facilities in Hickory, North Carolina, including 8 high-risk sites (1.8%), 7 active violators (1.5%), and 284 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (62.7%).
Which ZIP codes in Hickory, NC have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Hickory, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 28602 (205 sites), ZIP 28601 (196 sites), ZIP 28658 (161 sites), ZIP 28603 (53 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Hickory, NC?
Enter the exact street address in Hickory 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 Hickory, NC and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Hickory, NC, federal registries track 5 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 130 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 13 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Hickory, NC?
USDA regional soil screening for Hickory indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Catawba 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.