Bent County, Colorado — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & EPA Guide
What Are the Flood, Soil Foundation & EPA Risks in Bent County, CO?
In Bent County, Colorado, public U.S. EPA records track 8 regulated facilities (#111 of 111 in Colorado), including 0 (0.0%) High-Risk sites and $0 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 4 Clean Water NPDES permits, 14 FEMA Federal Disaster Declarations (1 flood/storm), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Bent County, CO 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Bent County, CO Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)Municipalities in Bent County
ZIP Codes in Bent County
Top EPA Regulated Facilities in Bent County, CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRINIDAD DAM FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | COUNTY ROAD 18.3 & STATE HWY 12, LAS ANIMAS, CO 81082 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, STILLING BASIN SEDIMENT REMOVAL AND DEWATERING FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 29955 CR 25.75, HASTY, CO 81044 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| FT. LYON SEEPAGE BERM AND TOE DRAIN EXTENSION PROJECT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | FORT LYON ROAD, FORT LYON, CO 81054 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| EVERGREEN NATURAL RES_PORTABLE ENGINE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | SEC 1 T33S R67W, LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, CO 00000 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • TRINIDAD AREA, CO (ZIP 81091 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAS ANIMAS 3.9 MI. N OF, CO (ZIP 81054 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAS ANIMAS, CO (ZIP 81054 Sector) | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • AGUILAR AREA, CO (ZIP 81020 Sector) | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Bent County, Colorado Environmental Due Diligence
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in Bent County County, Colorado?
Public U.S. EPA records track 8 regulated facilities in Bent County County, Colorado (ranking #111 of 111 jurisdictions in CO). Of those, 0 (0.0%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to significant enforcement or chemical release history, and 0 (0.0%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which ZIP codes and cities in Bent County County have the highest regulated facility density?
Within Bent County County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in local postal sectors, spanning municipal corridors including Aguilar Area (1 sites), Las Animas 3.9 Mi. N Of (1 sites).
How many hazardous waste (RCRA) and toxic release (TRI) handlers operate in Bent County County?
Across Bent County County, 0 facilities (0.0% of regulated sites) are registered Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste generators or handlers, and 0 industrial sites report toxic chemical releases to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
What is the EPA Radon Zone classification for Bent County County, CO?
Geologic indoor air screening places Bent County County in EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L). Counties in EPA Radon Zone 1 have a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4.0 pCi/L (the EPA action threshold). Short-term or continuous indoor radon testing is strongly recommended prior to closing.
How many drinking water systems (SDWIS), impaired water bodies, and FEMA flood disasters are recorded in Bent County County, CO?
Federal records track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 4 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 3 impaired water dischargers in Bent County County, alongside 14 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (1 flood/storm events).
Does Bent County, CO have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?
USDA regional soil engineering screening for Bent County indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell risk signal and steel pipe corrosivity rated Moderate. Run a street address scan to unlock the exact parcel soil series, LEP %, and water table depth.