Amherst, Virginia — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Amherst, VA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 47 regulated facilities in Amherst, Virginia (Amherst County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 3 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Amherst properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (22 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 1 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
Amherst, VA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Amherst, VA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Amherst, VA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Amherst, VA
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 • AMHERST, VA (ZIP 24521 Sector) | MODERATE (38/100) | Violation Identified (7 qtrs NC) | 🔒 7 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, VA (ZIP 24521 Sector) | MODERATE (35/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, VA (ZIP 24521 Sector) | MODERATE (35/100) | Violation Identified (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, VA (ZIP 24521 Sector) | MODERATE (34/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, VA (ZIP 24521 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (7 qtrs NC) | 🔒 7 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, VA (ZIP 24521 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, VA (ZIP 24521 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (4 qtrs NC) | 🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| GLAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 317 ZANE SNEAD DRIVE, AMHERST, VA 24521 | LOW (20/100) | Unknown (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| BUFFALO AIR HANDLING FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 467 ZANE SNEAD DRIVE, AMHERST, VA 24521 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| LYNCHBURG READY MIX CONCRETE CO INC - AMHERST FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 987 NORTH AMHERST HWY, AMHERST, VA 24521 | LOW (18/100) | Unknown (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| RT 739 OVER RT 29 - STRUCTURE 6110 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | RT 739 OVER RT 29, AMHERST, VA 24521 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AMHERST, VA (ZIP 24521 Sector) | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Amherst, Virginia Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Amherst, VA?
U.S. EPA records track 47 regulated facilities in Amherst, Virginia, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 3 active violators (6.4%), and 18 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (38.3%).
Which ZIP codes in Amherst, VA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Amherst, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Amherst, VA?
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, VA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Amherst, VA, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 22 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 9 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Amherst, VA?
USDA regional soil screening for Amherst indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Amherst County has recorded 1 federal FEMA disaster declarations (0 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.