Lawrence County, Kentucky — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & EPA Guide
What Are the Flood, Soil Foundation & EPA Risks in Lawrence County, KY?
In Lawrence County, Kentucky, public U.S. EPA records track 4 regulated facilities (#154 of 154 in Kentucky), including 0 (0.0%) High-Risk sites and $0 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 3 Clean Water NPDES permits, 10 FEMA Federal Disaster Declarations (8 flood/storm), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Lawrence County, KY 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Lawrence County, KY Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)Municipalities in Lawrence County
ZIP Codes in Lawrence County
Top EPA Regulated Facilities in Lawrence County, KY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER BIG SANDY PLANT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 23000 HIGHWAY 23 NORTH, LOUISA, KY 41230 | LOW (24/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| POWDERMILL BRANCH HAULROAD FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 31 EMERALD LANE, LOUSIA, KY 41230 | LOW (17/100) | Unknown (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| STONE MINE NO. 1 DEEP MINE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 31 EMERALD LANE, LOUISA, KY 41230 | LOW (16/100) | Unknown (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| BRUIN EXPLORATION LLC - WALBRIDGE HOLDING LLC 1H FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | KY 2037 & GALLUP RD, LOUISA, KY 41230 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Lawrence County, Kentucky Environmental Due Diligence
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in Lawrence County County, Kentucky?
Public U.S. EPA records track 4 regulated facilities in Lawrence County County, Kentucky (ranking #154 of 154 jurisdictions in KY). 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 Lawrence County County have the highest regulated facility density?
Within Lawrence County County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in local postal sectors, spanning municipal corridors including Lousia (1 sites).
How many hazardous waste (RCRA) and toxic release (TRI) handlers operate in Lawrence County County?
Across Lawrence County County, 1 facilities (25.0% 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 Lawrence County County, KY?
Geologic indoor air screening places Lawrence 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 Lawrence County County, KY?
Federal records track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 3 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 3 impaired water dischargers in Lawrence County County, alongside 10 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (8 flood/storm events).
Does Lawrence County, KY have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?
USDA regional soil engineering screening for Lawrence County indicates a LOW 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.