Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 168 regulated facilities in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania (Wyoming County), including 6 High-Risk sites (3.6%) and 7 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Wilkes Barre properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (42 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 1 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Wilkes Barre, PA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Wilkes Barre, PA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Wilkes Barre, PA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Wilkes Barre, 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 • WILKES BARRE, PA (ZIP 18706 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (9 qtrs NC) | 🔒 9 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WILKES BARRE, PA (ZIP 18706 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WILKES BARRE, PA (ZIP 18702 Sector) | MODERATE (40/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WILKES BARRE, PA (ZIP 18705 Sector) | MODERATE (36/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WILKES BARRE, PA (ZIP 18702 Sector) | MODERATE (36/100) | Violation Identified (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WILKES BARRE, PA (ZIP 18702 Sector) | MODERATE (35/100) | Violation Identified (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WILKES BARRE, PA (ZIP 18705 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WILKES BARRE, PA (ZIP 18702 Sector) | MODERATE (33/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| NICHOLSON STEAM TRAP INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 12 OREGON ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18773 | LOW (24/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| MIDWAY TOOL ENGINEERING CO INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 651 WESTMINSTER ROAD, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ERTLEY MOTORWORLD FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 100 MOTORWORLD DR, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702 | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| KOEHLER BRIGHT STAR/HANOVER TWP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 380 STEWART ROAD, WILKES BARRE, PA 18706 | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Wilkes Barre, PA?
U.S. EPA records track 168 regulated facilities in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, including 6 high-risk sites (3.6%), 7 active violators (4.2%), and 164 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (97.6%).
Which ZIP codes in Wilkes Barre, PA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Wilkes Barre, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 18702 (221 sites), ZIP 18701 (43 sites), ZIP 18703 (12 sites), ZIP 18766 (4 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Enter the exact street address in Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre, PA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Wilkes Barre, PA, federal registries track 13 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 29 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 18 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Wilkes Barre, PA?
USDA regional soil screening for Wilkes Barre indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Wyoming 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.