Baker County, Georgia — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & EPA Guide
What Are the Flood, Soil Foundation & EPA Risks in Baker County, GA?
In Baker County, Georgia, public U.S. EPA records track 10 regulated facilities (#312 of 316 in Georgia), including 1 (10.0%) High-Risk sites and $0 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 3 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 10 Clean Water NPDES permits, 2 FEMA Federal Disaster Declarations (2 flood/storm), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
Baker County, GA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Baker County, GA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)Municipalities in Baker County
ZIP Codes in Baker County
Top EPA Regulated Facilities in Baker County, GA
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 • NEWTON, GA (ZIP Sector) | MODERATE (31/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| ICHAUWAY INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 3988 JONES CENTER DR, NEWTON, GA 39870 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| JW JONES ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | RTE 2 BOX 2324 HDQTRS CIR, NEWTON, GA 39870 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| MCCRANIE BROS WOOD PR FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | DAMASCUS HWY(GA 200), NEWTON, GA 31770 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ICHAUWAY # 1 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | , , GA | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEWTON, GA (ZIP 39870 Sector) | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • , GA (ZIP Sector) | LOW (10/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEWTON, GA (ZIP 31770 Sector) | LOW (10/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEWTON, GA (ZIP 31770 Sector) | LOW (9/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEWTON, GA (ZIP 31770 Sector) | LOW (8/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Baker County, Georgia Environmental Due Diligence
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in Baker County, Georgia?
Public U.S. EPA records track 10 regulated facilities in Baker County, Georgia (ranking #312 of 316 jurisdictions in GA). Of those, 1 (10.0%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to significant enforcement or chemical release history, and 1 (10.0%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which ZIP codes and cities in Baker County have the highest regulated facility density?
Within Baker County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in ZIP 31770 (Newton, 5 sites), spanning municipal corridors including Newton (28 sites).
How many hazardous waste (RCRA) and toxic release (TRI) handlers operate in Baker County?
Across Baker County, 2 facilities (20.0% 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 Baker County, GA?
Geologic indoor air screening places Baker County in EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L). Counties in EPA Radon Zone 2 have a predicted average indoor radon level between 2.0 and 4.0 pCi/L. Testing basement or ground-floor living areas is recommended during home inspection.
How many drinking water systems (SDWIS), impaired water bodies, and FEMA flood disasters are recorded in Baker County, GA?
Federal records track 3 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 10 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 2 impaired water dischargers in Baker County, alongside 2 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (2 flood/storm events).
Does Baker County, GA have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?
USDA regional soil engineering screening for Baker 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.