Plains Twp, Pennsylvania — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Plains Twp, PA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 7 regulated facilities in Plains Twp, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), including 1 High-Risk sites (14.3%) and 1 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Plains Twp properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (6 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 1 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Plains Twp, PA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Plains Twp, PA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Plains Twp, PA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Plains Twp, PA
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 • PLAINS TWP, PA (ZIP 18705 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| PIONEER AGGREGATES PLAINS QUARRY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 174 UNION ST, PLAINS TWP, PA 18702 | LOW (18/100) | Unknown (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| NEW ENT STONE & LIME LAFLIN QUARRY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 174 UNION ST, PLAINS TWP, PA 18702 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS MED CTR/ PLAINS TWP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1111 E END BLVD, PLAINS TWP, PA 18702 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| WILKES BARRE MATERIALS QUARRY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 174 UNION ST, PLAINS TWP, PA 18702 | LOW (11/100) | Unknown (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Plains Twp, Pennsylvania Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Plains Twp, PA?
U.S. EPA records track 7 regulated facilities in Plains Twp, Pennsylvania, including 1 high-risk sites (14.3%), 1 active violators (14.3%), and 0 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (0.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Plains Twp, PA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Plains Twp, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Plains Twp, PA?
Enter the exact street address in Plains Twp 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 Plains Twp, PA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Plains Twp, PA, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 6 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 5 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Plains Twp, PA?
USDA regional soil screening for Plains Twp indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Luzerne 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.