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Macon County, Illinois — Flood Zone, Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards

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In Macon County, Illinois, public U.S. EPA records track 796 regulated facilities (#18 of 193 in Illinois), including 25 (3.1%) High-Risk sites and $12,014,900 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 39 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 155 Clean Water NPDES permits, 1 FEMA Federal Disaster Declarations (1 flood/storm), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites (#18/193)
796
High-Risk (3.1% vs 1.3% State)
25
Active Violators (5.4%)
43
Drinking & Clean Water
194
Federal Penalties
$12,014,900

Macon County, IL 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

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🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History
1 County FEMA Declarations (1 Flood/Storm)
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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table
Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: HIGH • Pipe Corrosion: High
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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check
39 SDWIS Systems • 155 NPDES Permits
🔒 30 Impaired Water (303d) & 51 Violation Dockets Locked
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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole
EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L)
Low / Non-Karst Bedrock & Alluvial Formation
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📊 Macon County, IL Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)
1. County Regulatory & Water Program Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 452 (56.8%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 194 (24.4%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 43 (5.4%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 25 (3.1%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Moderate (83.3/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 1/10 • Very Low Hazard
☀️ Extreme Heat 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 7/10 • High Hazard
🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard
3. County vs. State & National Benchmark
Macon County High-Risk % 3.1%
Illinois (IL) Statewide Avg 1.3%
U.S. National EPA Baseline 3.6%
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Top EPA Regulated Facilities in Macon County, IL

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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 • MOUNT ZION, IL (ZIP 62549 Sector) HIGH (78/100) Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • DECATUR, IL (ZIP 62526 Sector) HIGH (74/100) Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • DECATUR, IL (ZIP 62526 Sector) HIGH (66/100) Significant Violation (8 qtrs NC) 🔒 8 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • DECATUR, IL (ZIP 62526 Sector) HIGH (65/100) Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NIANTIC, IL (ZIP 62551 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (6 qtrs NC) 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • DECATUR, IL (ZIP 62526 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • DECATUR, IL (ZIP 62526 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • DECATUR, IL (ZIP 62521 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (8 qtrs NC) 🔒 8 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
FEDERAL EXPRESS DECATUR FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 3755 N BRUSH COLLEGE RD, DECATUR, IL 62521 LOW (17/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
FISCA OIL CO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 630 E PERSHING, DECATUR, IL 62526 LOW (16/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
GOEDECKE CO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 4250 RT 48 N, DECATUR, IL 62526 LOW (16/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE 146 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 1467 KING AVE, DECATUR, IL 62522 LOW (16/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
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Frequently Asked Questions — Macon County, Illinois Environmental Due Diligence

How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in Macon County, Illinois?

Public U.S. EPA records track 796 regulated facilities in Macon County, Illinois (ranking #18 of 193 jurisdictions in IL). Of those, 25 (3.1%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to significant enforcement or chemical release history, and 43 (5.4%) have active non-compliance quarters.

Which ZIP codes and cities in Macon County have the highest regulated facility density?

Within Macon County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in ZIP 62526 (Decatur, 299 sites), ZIP 62521 (Decatur, 194 sites), ZIP 62522 (Decatur, 75 sites), spanning municipal corridors including Decatur (657 sites), Maroa (25 sites), Macon (24 sites).

How many hazardous waste (RCRA) and toxic release (TRI) handlers operate in Macon County?

Across Macon County, 452 facilities (56.8% 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 Macon County, IL?

Geologic indoor air screening places Macon 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 Macon County, IL?

Federal records track 39 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 155 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 30 impaired water dischargers in Macon County, alongside 1 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (1 flood/storm events).

Does Macon County, IL have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?

USDA regional soil engineering screening for Macon County indicates a HIGH shrink-swell risk signal and steel pipe corrosivity rated High. Run a street address scan to unlock the exact parcel soil series, LEP %, and water table depth.

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