Helen, West Virginia — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Helen, WV?
Public U.S. EPA records track 9 regulated facilities in Helen, West Virginia (Raleigh County), including 1 High-Risk sites (11.1%) and 1 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Helen properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (7 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 2 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Helen, WV 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Helen, WV Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Helen, WV
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Helen, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HELEN, WV (ZIP 25853 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HELEN, WV (ZIP 25853 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| STONEY NO 5 MINE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2 MI SOUTH OF HELEN ON RTE 16, HELEN, WV 25853 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| HELEN PORTALS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | CO. RT. 16, HELEN, WV 25853 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| MULLENS-TAMS 46KV STRUCTURES 38-45 EP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | ROUTE 16, HELEN, WV 25853 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| COMMUNITY OF HELEN FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | SR 16, HELEN, WV 25853 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HELEN, WV (ZIP 25853 Sector) | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Helen, West Virginia Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Helen, WV?
U.S. EPA records track 9 regulated facilities in Helen, West Virginia, including 1 high-risk sites (11.1%), 1 active violators (11.1%), and 2 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (22.2%).
Which ZIP codes in Helen, WV have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Helen, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 25853 (8 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Helen, WV?
Enter the exact street address in Helen 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 Helen, WV and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Helen, WV, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 7 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 6 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Helen, WV?
USDA regional soil screening for Helen indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Raleigh County has recorded 2 federal FEMA disaster declarations (1 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.