Rutherfordton, North Carolina — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Rutherfordton, NC?
Public U.S. EPA records track 78 regulated facilities in Rutherfordton, North Carolina (Rutherford County), including 1 High-Risk sites (1.3%) and 2 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Rutherfordton properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (38 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 4 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Rutherfordton, NC 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Rutherfordton, NC Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Rutherfordton, NC
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Rutherfordton, 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 Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUTHERFORDTON, NC (ZIP 28139 Sector) | MODERATE (54/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUTHERFORDTON, NC (ZIP 28139 Sector) | MODERATE (37/100) | Violation Identified (4 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUTHERFORDTON, NC (ZIP 28139 Sector) | MODERATE (31/100) | Violation Identified (4 qtrs NC) | 🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUTHERFORDTON, NC (ZIP 28139 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUTHERFORDTON, NC (ZIP 28139 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUTHERFORDTON, NC (ZIP 28139 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) | 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUTHERFORDTON, NC (ZIP 28139 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUTHERFORDTON, NC (ZIP 28139 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| BROYHILL FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED RUTHERFORD PLANT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 300 BROYHILL ROAD, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| H AND E USED AUTO PARTS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 274 BISHOP CT, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ALL AMERICAN HOMES OF NORTH CAROLINA LLC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2015 HIGHWAY 221 S AND HIGHWAY, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| TORRINGTON CO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1510 HWY. 221 S., RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Rutherfordton, North Carolina Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Rutherfordton, NC?
U.S. EPA records track 78 regulated facilities in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, including 1 high-risk sites (1.3%), 2 active violators (2.6%), and 36 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (46.2%).
Which ZIP codes in Rutherfordton, NC have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Rutherfordton, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 28139 (79 sites), ZIP 28039 (7 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Rutherfordton, NC?
Enter the exact street address in Rutherfordton 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 Rutherfordton, NC and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Rutherfordton, NC, federal registries track 2 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 36 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Rutherfordton, NC?
USDA regional soil screening for Rutherfordton indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and Rutherford 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.