Iowa (IA) — Flood Zone, Tap Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards
According to public U.S. EPA, USDA, and FEMA registries (current as of November 01, 2026), Iowa tracks 22,726 EPA-regulated facilities, including 373 High-Risk sites (1.6%), 940 active violators, and $94,348,763 in federal penalties. Statewide environmental due diligence also covers 4,962 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 2,173 Clean Water NPDES permits, 7 historical FEMA disaster declarations, USDA Soil Shrink-Swell (MODERATE regional signal), and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Iowa (IA) 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Screening Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Iowa (IA) Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)Major Municipal Environmental Directories in Iowa
Counties in Iowa (120)
Highest-Density ZIP Codes in Iowa
| ZIP Code | City | Total Sites | High Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52404 | Cedar Rapids | 336 | 13 |
| 50401 | Mason City | 206 | 7 |
| 50010 | Ames | 215 | 6 |
| 52761 | Muscatine | 191 | 6 |
| 50703 | Waterloo | 127 | 6 |
| 50501 | Fort Dodge | 217 | 5 |
| 52001 | Dubuque | 200 | 5 |
| 52240 | Iowa City | 151 | 5 |
| 52501 | Ottumwa | 131 | 5 |
| 52732 | Clinton | 118 | 5 |
| 52353 | Washington | 69 | 5 |
| 50313 | Des Moines | 437 | 4 |
| 52601 | Burlington | 142 | 4 |
| 50441 | Hampton | 63 | 4 |
| 51566 | Red Oak | 61 | 4 |
| 50461 | Osage | 54 | 4 |
| 52361 | Williamsburg | 32 | 4 |
| 50613 | Cedar Falls | 157 | 3 |
| 52806 | Davenport | 131 | 3 |
| 50321 | Des Moines | 130 | 3 |
| 52802 | Davenport | 116 | 3 |
| 52632 | Keokuk | 92 | 3 |
| 51031 | Le Mars | 83 | 3 |
| 52627 | Fort Madison | 82 | 3 |
| 50213 | Osceola | 61 | 3 |
| 52310 | Monticello | 52 | 3 |
| 50662 | Oelwein | 48 | 3 |
| 52655 | West Burlington | 46 | 3 |
| 50438 | Garner | 44 | 3 |
| 52553 | Eddyville | 29 | 3 |
| 50670 | Shell Rock | 19 | 3 |
| 50317 | Des Moines | 267 | 2 |
| 51501 | Council Bluffs | 195 | 2 |
| 50265 | West Des Moines | 159 | 2 |
| 52577 | Oskaloosa | 119 | 2 |
| 50036 | Boone | 113 | 2 |
| 50126 | Ackley | 112 | 2 |
| 50009 | Des Moines | 111 | 2 |
| 52241 | Coralville | 100 | 2 |
| 52101 | Decorah | 89 | 2 |
| 50616 | Charles City | 81 | 2 |
| 52002 | Dubuque | 80 | 2 |
| 52544 | Centerville | 79 | 2 |
| 51250 | Sioux Center | 78 | 2 |
| 50595 | Webster City | 77 | 2 |
| 52556 | Fairfield | 75 | 2 |
| 51247 | Rock Valley | 72 | 2 |
| 50801 | Creston | 70 | 2 |
| 50125 | Indianola | 70 | 2 |
| 50022 | Atlantic | 66 | 2 |
| 50138 | Knoxville | 60 | 2 |
| 51442 | Denison | 58 | 2 |
| 50201 | Nevada | 57 | 2 |
| 52804 | Davenport | 55 | 2 |
| 50536 | Emmetsburg | 48 | 2 |
| 50644 | Independence | 48 | 2 |
| 52339 | Tama | 40 | 2 |
| 50436 | Forest City | 36 | 2 |
| 52246 | Iowa City | 35 | 2 |
| 51555 | Missouri Valley | 34 | 2 |
Highest-Scored EPA Enforcement & Contamination Facilities in Iowa
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 Score (0–100) | Compliance Status | Enforcement / Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • KEOKUK, IA (ZIP 52632 Sector) | HIGH (91/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MASON CITY, IA (ZIP 50401 Sector) | HIGH (90/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GALVA, IA (ZIP 51020 Sector) | HIGH (87/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WEVER, IA (ZIP 52658 Sector) | HIGH (85/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • DES MOINES, IA (ZIP 50313 Sector) | HIGH (84/100) | Significant Violation (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OSAGE, IA (ZIP 50461 Sector) | HIGH (82/100) | Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MIDDLETOWN, IA (ZIP 52638 Sector) | HIGH (81/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LUANA, IA (ZIP 52156 Sector) | HIGH (80/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| GREATER DOWNTOWN INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 522 PIERCE ST, SIOUX CITY, IA 51101 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO CENTER FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1128 8TH ST, BOONE, IA 50036 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| UNITED FULFILLMENT SOLUTIONS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2105 SE 5TH ST, AMES, IA 50010 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | HWY 22 S, .5 MI S OF TOWN, KESWICK, IA 50136 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Iowa (IA) Environmental Due Diligence & EPA Dataset
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites and high-risk facilities are in Iowa?
Public U.S. EPA records track 22,726 regulated facilities across Iowa. Of those, 373 (1.6%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to formal enforcement actions, penalties, or toxic chemical releases, and 940 (4.1%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which counties and ZIP codes in Iowa have the highest concentration of EPA-regulated sites?
In Iowa, the highest regulated facility volumes are concentrated in Polk County (2,721 sites), Linn County (1,119 sites), Scott County (752 sites), Black Hawk County (556 sites), with key high-risk postal sectors including ZIP 52404 (Cedar Rapids, 13 high-risk), ZIP 50401 (Mason City, 7 high-risk), ZIP 50010 (Ames, 6 high-risk), ZIP 52761 (Muscatine, 6 high-risk).
How many drinking water systems (SDWIS), Clean Water permits, and FEMA disaster declarations are recorded in Iowa?
Statewide in Iowa, federal registries track 4,962 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 2,173 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 421 impaired water body (303d) dischargers, alongside 7 historical FEMA disaster declarations.
What is the EPA Radon Zone and USDA Soil Foundation Risk for properties in Iowa?
Regional geologic screening places Iowa in EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L) with USDA regional soil shrink-swell rated MODERATE. Run a street address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.