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Murphy, North Carolina — Flood Zone, Tap Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards

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Public U.S. EPA records track 78 regulated facilities in Murphy, North Carolina (Cherokee County), including 1 High-Risk sites (1.3%) and 1 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Murphy properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (39 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 4 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites
78
High-Risk (1.3% vs 1.7% State)
1
Active Violators (1.3%)
1
Drinking & Clean Water
39
Federal Penalties
$2,500

Murphy, NC 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

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🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History
Cherokee County: 4 FEMA Declarations (3 Flood/Storm)
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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table
Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: LOW • Pipe Corrosion: High
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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check
5 SDWIS Systems • 34 NPDES Permits
🔒 3 Impaired Water (303d) & 4 Violation Dockets Locked
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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole
EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L)
Low / Non-Karst Bedrock & Alluvial Formation
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📊 Murphy, NC Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)
1. Municipal Regulatory & Water Program Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 36 (46.2%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 39 (50.0%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 1 (1.3%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 1 (1.3%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Low (56.7/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 3/10 • Low Hazard
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 3/10 • Low Hazard
☀️ Extreme Heat 1/10 • Very Low Hazard
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard
3. City vs. County & State Benchmark
Murphy High-Risk Rate 1.3%
Cherokee County Average 6.0%
North Carolina (NC) Statewide Avg 1.7%
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ZIP Codes in Murphy, NC

ZIP 28906 (74 sites • 1 High Risk) ZIP 28096 (1 sites • 0 High Risk)

Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Murphy, NC

100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).

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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 • MURPHY, NC (ZIP 28906 Sector) MODERATE (56/100) Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MURPHY, NC (ZIP 28906 Sector) MODERATE (33/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MURPHY, NC (ZIP 28906 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MURPHY, NC (ZIP 28906 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (5 qtrs NC) 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MURPHY, NC (ZIP 28906 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (4 qtrs NC) 🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MURPHY, NC (ZIP 28906 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MURPHY, NC (ZIP 28906 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MURPHY, NC (ZIP 28906 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
MGM BRAKES FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 229 PARK AVENUE, MURPHY, NC 28906 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
HIWASSEE HYDRO PLANT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) NEAR HIWASSE, MURPHY, NC 28906 LOW (19/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
MOOG, INC. FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 1995 HWY 141, MURPHY, NC 28906 LOW (18/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
J MITCHELL CHEV-OLDS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) RT 7 BOX 560, MURPHY, NC 28906 LOW (17/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
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Frequently Asked Questions — Murphy, North Carolina Environmental Risk & Radon

How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Murphy, NC?

U.S. EPA records track 78 regulated facilities in Murphy, North Carolina, including 1 high-risk sites (1.3%), 1 active violators (1.3%), and 36 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (46.2%).

Which ZIP codes in Murphy, NC have the most EPA-tracked sites?

Within Murphy, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 28906 (74 sites), ZIP 28096 (1 sites).

How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Murphy, NC?

Enter the exact street address in Murphy 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 Murphy, NC and how many EPA water permits exist?

In Murphy, NC, federal registries track 5 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 34 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 3 impaired water body dischargers.

What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Murphy, NC?

USDA regional soil screening for Murphy indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Cherokee 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.

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