New Hanover County, North Carolina — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in New Hanover County, NC?
Public U.S. EPA records track 2 regulated facilities in New Hanover County, North Carolina (New Hanover County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, New Hanover County properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (2 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 5 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
New Hanover 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📊 New Hanover County, NC Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in New Hanover County, NC
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in New Hanover 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH CREEK PARK PHASE 2A - SMITH CREEK PARK RESERVE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 251 LAKE EMERALD DR. E, NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC 28403 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| CIRCLE K - R&R 2720915 - CASTLE HAYNE, NC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 5717 CASTLE HAYNE ROAD, NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC 28429 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — New Hanover County, North Carolina Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in New Hanover County, NC?
U.S. EPA records track 2 regulated facilities in New Hanover 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 New Hanover County, NC have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within New Hanover County, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in New Hanover County, NC?
Enter the exact street address in New Hanover 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 New Hanover County, NC and how many EPA water permits exist?
In New Hanover County, NC, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 2 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in New Hanover County, NC?
USDA regional soil screening for New Hanover County indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and New Hanover 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.