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Gaffney, South Carolina — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide

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What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Gaffney, SC?

Public U.S. EPA records track 236 regulated facilities in Gaffney, South Carolina (Cherokee County), including 3 High-Risk sites (1.3%) and 9 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Gaffney properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (111 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 7 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites
236
High-Risk (1.3% vs 1.4% State)
3
Active Violators (3.8%)
9
Drinking & Clean Water
111
Federal Penalties
$869,900

Gaffney, SC 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
Cherokee County: 7 FEMA Declarations (6 Flood/Storm)
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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table
Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: MODERATE • Pipe Corrosion: Moderate
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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check
5 SDWIS Systems • 106 NPDES Permits
🔒 2 Impaired Water (303d) & 10 Violation Dockets Locked
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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole
EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L)
Low / Non-Karst Bedrock & Alluvial Formation
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📊 Gaffney, SC 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 106 (44.9%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 111 (47.0%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 9 (3.8%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 3 (1.3%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Low (69.7/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 3/10 • Low Hazard
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 1/10 • Very Low Hazard
☀️ Extreme Heat 3/10 • Low Hazard
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
🫨 USGS Earthquake 3/10 • Low Hazard
3. City vs. County & State Benchmark
Gaffney High-Risk Rate 1.3%
Cherokee County Average 1.5%
South Carolina (SC) Statewide Avg 1.4%
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ZIP Codes in Gaffney, SC

ZIP 29341 (118 sites • 1 High Risk) ZIP 29340 (108 sites • 2 High Risk) ZIP 29342 (17 sites • 0 High Risk)

Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Gaffney, SC

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
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GAFFNEY, SC (ZIP 29340 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Violation Identified (4 qtrs NC) 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GAFFNEY, SC (ZIP 29340 Sector) MODERATE (52/100) Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GAFFNEY, SC (ZIP 29341 Sector) MODERATE (48/100) Violation Identified (1 qtrs NC) 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GAFFNEY, SC (ZIP 29340 Sector) MODERATE (39/100) Violation Identified (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GAFFNEY, SC (ZIP 29340 Sector) MODERATE (33/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GAFFNEY, SC (ZIP 29341 Sector) MODERATE (33/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GAFFNEY, SC (ZIP 29340 Sector) MODERATE (33/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GAFFNEY, SC (ZIP 29341 Sector) MODERATE (32/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
FIRST SOLAR, INC. FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 121 LOGISTICS DRIVE, GAFFNEY, SC 29341 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
TIMKEN CO GAFFNEY BEARING PLANT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 100 TIMKEN RD, GAFFNEY, SC 29341 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
FASHION TECHNOLOGIES INC PLANT 2 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 302 HYATT STREET, GAFFNEY, SC 29341 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
DUKE ENERGY LEE POWER STATION FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 1313 MCKOWNS MOUNTAIN RD, GAFFNEY, SC 29340 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
🔒 + 224 Additional Regulated & Enforcement Records in Gaffney, SC Redacted from Public Directory Run 1-Mile Property Scan to Unlock All Records →

Frequently Asked Questions — Gaffney, South Carolina Environmental Risk & Radon

How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Gaffney, SC?

U.S. EPA records track 236 regulated facilities in Gaffney, South Carolina, including 3 high-risk sites (1.3%), 9 active violators (3.8%), and 106 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (44.9%).

Which ZIP codes in Gaffney, SC have the most EPA-tracked sites?

Within Gaffney, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 29341 (118 sites), ZIP 29340 (108 sites), ZIP 29342 (17 sites).

How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Gaffney, SC?

Enter the exact street address in Gaffney 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 Gaffney, SC and how many EPA water permits exist?

In Gaffney, SC, federal registries track 5 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 106 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 2 impaired water body dischargers.

What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Gaffney, SC?

USDA regional soil screening for Gaffney indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Cherokee County has recorded 7 federal FEMA disaster declarations (6 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.

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