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Highlands, New York — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide

What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Highlands, NY?

Public U.S. EPA records track 1 regulated facilities in Highlands, New York (Orange County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Highlands properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (1 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 5 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites

1

High-Risk (0.0% vs 1.1% State)

0

Active Violators (0.0%)

0

Drinking & Clean Water

1

Federal Penalties

$0

Highlands, NY 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan

🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History

Orange County: 5 FEMA Declarations (4 Flood/Storm)

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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table

Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: MODERATE • Pipe Corrosion: High

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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check

0 SDWIS Systems • 1 NPDES Permits

🔒 0 Impaired Water (303d) & 0 Violation Dockets Locked

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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole

EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L)

Low / Non-Karst Bedrock & Alluvial Formation

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📊 Highlands, NY Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)

1. Municipal Regulatory & Water Program Mix

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 0 (0.0%)

Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 1 (100.0%)

Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 0 (0.0%)

High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 0 (0.0%)

2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Moderate (90.6/100)

🌊 Flood Exposure 7/10 • High Hazard

🔥 Wildfire Hazard 1/10 • Very Low Hazard

☀️ Extreme Heat 5/10 • Moderate Hazard

🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 7/10 • High Hazard

🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard

3. City vs. County & State Benchmark

Highlands High-Risk Rate 0.0%

Orange County Average 3.4%

New York (NY) Statewide Avg 1.1%

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ZIP Codes in Highlands, NY

Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Highlands, NY

100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).

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Facility Name / Hazard Type	Sector Location (Street Redacted)	Risk Tier & Score	Compliance Status	Enforcement / Unlock
ANTHONY WAYNE STP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	HARRIMAN STATE PARK - ANTHONY WAYNE REC AREA, HIGHLANDS, NY 12528	LOW (11/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0

Frequently Asked Questions — Highlands, New York Environmental Risk & Radon

How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Highlands, NY?

U.S. EPA records track 1 regulated facilities in Highlands, New York, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 0 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (0.0%).

Which ZIP codes in Highlands, NY have the most EPA-tracked sites?

Within Highlands, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.

How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Highlands, NY?

Enter the exact street address in Highlands 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 Highlands, NY and how many EPA water permits exist?

In Highlands, NY, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 1 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.

What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Highlands, NY?

USDA regional soil screening for Highlands indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Orange 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.