Amherst, Ohio — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Amherst, OH?
Public U.S. EPA records track 69 regulated facilities in Amherst, Ohio (Lorain County), including 1 High-Risk sites (1.4%) and 4 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Amherst properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (8 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 2 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Amherst, OH 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Amherst, OH Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Amherst, OH
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Amherst, OH
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, OH (ZIP 44001 Sector) | HIGH (71/100) | Violation Identified (9 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, OH (ZIP 44001 Sector) | MODERATE (40/100) | Violation Identified (8 qtrs NC) | 🔒 8 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, OH (ZIP 44001 Sector) | MODERATE (36/100) | Violation Identified (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, OH (ZIP 44001 Sector) | MODERATE (35/100) | Violation Identified (4 qtrs NC) | 🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, OH (ZIP 44001 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) | 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, OH (ZIP 44001 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, OH (ZIP 44001 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, OH (ZIP 44001 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| ADVANCE PIERRE FOODS (AMHERST PLANT) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1833 COOPER FOSTER PARK RD, AMHERST, OH 44001 | LOW (24/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| NORDSON CORP AMHERST MFG FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 555 JACKSON STREET, AMHERST, OH 44001 | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| HARBOURTOWN TOWING & AUTO BODY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 50870 STATE ROUTE 113, AMHERST, OH 44001 | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| OHIO TURNPIKE COMMISSION FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | MILEPOST 140.6 ABANDONED RR, AMHERST, OH 44001 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Amherst, Ohio Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Amherst, OH?
U.S. EPA records track 69 regulated facilities in Amherst, Ohio, including 1 high-risk sites (1.4%), 4 active violators (5.8%), and 51 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (73.9%).
Which ZIP codes in Amherst, OH have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Amherst, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 44001 (78 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Amherst, OH?
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, OH and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Amherst, OH, federal registries track 3 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 5 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 5 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Amherst, OH?
USDA regional soil screening for Amherst indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Lorain County has recorded 2 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.