Buffalo, South Dakota — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Buffalo, SD?
Public U.S. EPA records track 9 regulated facilities in Buffalo, South Dakota (Harding County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Buffalo properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (5 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 15 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Buffalo, SD 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Buffalo, SD Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Buffalo, SD
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Buffalo, SD
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 Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO, SD (ZIP 57720 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| KOCH EXPLORATION CO (FORMER) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | HC 67 BOX 17, BUFFALO, SD 57720 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| PCN I7EM FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | US85 -0.7 MI S BUFFALO AND 3.2 & 5.1 MI N BUFFALO, BUFFALO, SD 57720 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| TARGET LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT - CC2A FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | N1/2 SECTION 25, T19N, R3E, BUFFALO, SD 57720 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| USFS-CNF PICNIC SPRINGS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | , BUFFALO, SD | LOW (12/100) | Inactive (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO, SD (ZIP 57720 Sector) | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO, SD (ZIP 57720 Sector) | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO, SD (ZIP 57720 Sector) | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO, SD (ZIP 57720 Sector) | LOW (9/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Buffalo, South Dakota Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Buffalo, SD?
U.S. EPA records track 9 regulated facilities in Buffalo, South Dakota, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 1 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (11.1%).
Which ZIP codes in Buffalo, SD have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Buffalo, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 57720 (8 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Buffalo, SD?
Enter the exact street address in Buffalo 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 Buffalo, SD and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Buffalo, SD, federal registries track 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 4 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 2 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Buffalo, SD?
USDA regional soil screening for Buffalo indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Harding County has recorded 15 federal FEMA disaster declarations (8 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.