Ames, West Virginia — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Ames, WV?
Public U.S. EPA records track 3 regulated facilities in Ames, West Virginia (Fayette County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Ames properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (3 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 4 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Ames, WV 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Ames, WV Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Ames, WV
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Ames, WV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS VI RIVER RUNNERS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | CR 60/5 CHESTNUTBURG RD, CR 5, AMES, WV 25862 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| WILD ROCK WEST VIRGINIA FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | CO. RT. 60/5, AMES, WV 25840 | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Ames, West Virginia Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Ames, WV?
U.S. EPA records track 3 regulated facilities in Ames, West 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 Ames, WV have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Ames, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across local postal codes.
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Ames, WV?
Enter the exact street address in Ames 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 Ames, WV and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Ames, WV, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 3 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 2 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Ames, WV?
USDA regional soil screening for Ames indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Fayette County has recorded 4 federal FEMA disaster declarations (3 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.