Owen County, Kentucky — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & EPA Guide
What Are the Flood, Soil Foundation & EPA Risks in Owen County, KY?
In Owen County, Kentucky, public U.S. EPA records track 64 regulated facilities (#111 of 133 in Kentucky), including 0 (0.0%) High-Risk sites and $0 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 46 Clean Water NPDES permits, 5 FEMA Federal Disaster Declarations (4 flood/storm), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Owen 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📊 Owen County, KY Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)Municipalities in Owen County
ZIP Codes in Owen County
Top EPA Regulated Facilities in Owen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • PERRY PARK, KY (ZIP 40363 Sector) | MODERATE (32/100) | Violation Identified (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OWENTON, KY (ZIP 40359 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OWENTON, KY (ZIP 40359 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OWENTON, KY (ZIP 40359 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OWENTON, KY (ZIP 40359 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| ACTARIS US GAS INCORPORATED FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 970 HIGHWAY 127 NORTH, OWENTON, KY 40359 | LOW (20/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| OWEN COUNTY COURTHOUSE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | COURTHOUSE SQUARE, OWENTON, KY 40359 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #253 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 318 NORTH MAIN STREET, OWENTON, KY 40359 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| CHESNEY FARM DISPOSAL SITE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | HIGHWAY 368, MONTEREY, KY 40359 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OWENTON, KY (ZIP 40359 Sector) | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OWENTON, KY (ZIP 40359 Sector) | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • OWENTON, KY (ZIP 40327 Sector) | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Owen County, Kentucky Environmental Due Diligence
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in Owen County, Kentucky?
Public U.S. EPA records track 64 regulated facilities in Owen County, Kentucky (ranking #111 of 133 jurisdictions in KY). Of those, 0 (0.0%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to significant enforcement or chemical release history, and 1 (1.6%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which ZIP codes and cities in Owen County have the highest regulated facility density?
Within Owen County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in ZIP 40359 (Owenton, 51 sites), ZIP 41086 (Sparta, 24 sites), ZIP 41098 (Worthville, 7 sites), spanning municipal corridors including Owenton (49 sites), Sparta (26 sites), Worthville (7 sites).
How many hazardous waste (RCRA) and toxic release (TRI) handlers operate in Owen County?
Across Owen County, 17 facilities (26.6% 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 Owen County, KY?
Geologic indoor air screening places Owen 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 Owen County, KY?
Federal records track 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 46 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water dischargers in Owen County, alongside 5 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (4 flood/storm events).
Does Owen County, KY have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?
USDA regional soil engineering screening for Owen County indicates a MODERATE 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.