Amherst, New York — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Amherst, NY?
Public U.S. EPA records track 261 regulated facilities in Amherst, New York (Erie County), including 4 High-Risk sites (1.5%) and 4 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Amherst properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (72 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 3 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Amherst, NY 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Amherst, NY Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Amherst, NY
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Amherst, NY
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 • AMHERST, NY (ZIP 14221 Sector) | HIGH (65/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, NY (ZIP 14221 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (2 qtrs NC) | 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, NY (ZIP 14228 Sector) | MODERATE (60/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, NY (ZIP 14228 Sector) | MODERATE (46/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, NY (ZIP 14228 Sector) | MODERATE (44/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (7 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, NY (ZIP 14228 Sector) | MODERATE (36/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (4 qtrs NC) | 🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, NY (ZIP 14228 Sector) | MODERATE (35/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, NY (ZIP 14260 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| OERLIKON METCO US INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 6000 N BAILEY AVE SUITE 9, AMHERST, NY 14226 | LOW (25/100) | Unknown (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| AMHERST US ARMY RESERVE CENTER FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 100 NORTH FOREST ROAD, AMHERST, NY 14221 | LOW (24/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1740 WEHRLE DR, AMHERST, NY 14221 | LOW (23/100) | Unknown (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| SCHMIDT'S AUTO BODY & GLASS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 3840 SHERIDAN DRIVE, AMHERST, NY 14226 | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Amherst, New York Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Amherst, NY?
U.S. EPA records track 261 regulated facilities in Amherst, New York, including 4 high-risk sites (1.5%), 4 active violators (1.5%), and 192 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (73.6%).
Which ZIP codes in Amherst, NY have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Amherst, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 14226 (120 sites), ZIP 14228 (108 sites), ZIP 14068 (31 sites), ZIP 14260 (5 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Amherst, NY?
Enter the exact street address in Amherst 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 Amherst, NY and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Amherst, NY, federal registries track 2 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 70 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 47 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Amherst, NY?
USDA regional soil screening for Amherst indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Erie County has recorded 3 federal FEMA disaster declarations (0 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.