Essex, Virginia — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Essex, VA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 2 regulated facilities in Essex, Virginia ( County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Essex properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (2 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 8 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
Essex, VA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Essex, VA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Essex, VA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Essex, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANEXA NORTHERN NECK 230KV TRANSMISSION LINE 224 R FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | ESSEX AND RICHMOND COUNTIES, ESSEX, VA 22454 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ESSEX SOLAR CENTER FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | N/A, ESSEX, VA N/A | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Essex, Virginia Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Essex, VA?
U.S. EPA records track 2 regulated facilities in Essex, Virginia, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 0 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (0.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Essex, VA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Essex, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 22454 (1 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Essex, VA?
Enter the exact street address in Essex 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 Essex, VA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Essex, VA, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 2 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Essex, VA?
USDA regional soil screening for Essex indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and County has recorded 8 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.