Playas, New Mexico — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Playas, NM?
Public U.S. EPA records track 5 regulated facilities in Playas, New Mexico (Hidalgo County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Playas properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (2 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 25 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
Playas, NM 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Playas, NM Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Playas, NM
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Playas, NM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHELPS DODGE CORPORATION HIDALGO SMELTER FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 9 MILES S. OF HWY. 9 ALONG SMELTER RD., PLAYAS, NM 88009 | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| PRTC CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS - PACKAGE 1 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | CHAPPARAL, MESILLA, PALO VERDE, LAGUNA, MONTANA, PLAYAS, NM 88009 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ELECTRIC POWER BUILDING FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | #1 SMELTER ROAD, PLAYAS, NM 88009 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Playas, New Mexico Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Playas, NM?
U.S. EPA records track 5 regulated facilities in Playas, New Mexico, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 1 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (20.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Playas, NM have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Playas, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 88009 (6 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Playas, NM?
Enter the exact street address in Playas 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 Playas, NM and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Playas, NM, 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 Playas, NM?
USDA regional soil screening for Playas indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and Hidalgo County has recorded 25 federal FEMA disaster declarations (7 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.