Columbus, Nebraska — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Columbus, NE?
Public U.S. EPA records track 197 regulated facilities in Columbus, Nebraska (Platte County), including 7 High-Risk sites (3.6%) and 7 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Columbus properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (44 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 3 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Columbus, NE 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Columbus, NE Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Columbus, NE
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Columbus, NE
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 • COLUMBUS, NE (ZIP 68601 Sector) | HIGH (70/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBUS, NE (ZIP 68601 Sector) | MODERATE (60/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBUS, NE (ZIP 68601 Sector) | MODERATE (54/100) | Violation Identified (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBUS, NE (ZIP 68601 Sector) | MODERATE (46/100) | Violation Identified (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBUS, NE (ZIP 68601 Sector) | MODERATE (45/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBUS, NE (ZIP 68601 Sector) | MODERATE (37/100) | Violation Identified (4 qtrs NC) | 🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBUS, NE (ZIP 68601 Sector) | MODERATE (36/100) | Violation Identified (8 qtrs NC) | 🔒 8 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBUS, NE (ZIP 68601 Sector) | MODERATE (35/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 3744 83RD ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601 | LOW (24/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| PERFORMANCE PAINT & BODY SHOP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2119 13TH STREET, COLUMBUS, NE 68601 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING CO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2070 32ND AVE E, COLUMBUS, NE 68601 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| KOSCH CO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 3439 E 23RD ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Columbus, Nebraska Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Columbus, NE?
U.S. EPA records track 197 regulated facilities in Columbus, Nebraska, including 7 high-risk sites (3.6%), 7 active violators (3.6%), and 93 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (47.2%).
Which ZIP codes in Columbus, NE have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Columbus, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 68601 (191 sites), ZIP 68602 (13 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Columbus, NE?
Enter the exact street address in Columbus 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 Columbus, NE and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Columbus, NE, federal registries track 6 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 38 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 3 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Columbus, NE?
USDA regional soil screening for Columbus indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Platte County has recorded 3 federal FEMA disaster declarations (2 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.