Root, New York — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Root, NY?
Public U.S. EPA records track 4 regulated facilities in Root, New York (Montgomery County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Root properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (1 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 1 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
Root, NY 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Root, NY Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Root, NY
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Root, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSDOT BIN 1002850 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | RTE 5S OVER FLAT CREEK, ROOT, NY 12166 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| NYSDOT BRIDGE BIN 1002840 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | RTE 162 OVER RTE 5 S, ROOT, NY 12166 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| SANTOS CONSTRUCTION - RANDALL BANK FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | RT 5S, ROOT, NY 12166 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| FLAT CREEK ROAD GROUNDBED FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | FLAT CREEK RD, ROOT, NY 12166 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Root, New York Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Root, NY?
U.S. EPA records track 4 regulated facilities in Root, New York, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 2 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (50.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Root, NY have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Root, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Root, NY?
Enter the exact street address in Root 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 Root, NY and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Root, 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 Root, NY?
USDA regional soil screening for Root indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Montgomery County has recorded 1 federal FEMA disaster declarations (1 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.