North Carolina (NC) — 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), North Carolina tracks 67,486 EPA-regulated facilities, including 1,157 High-Risk sites (1.7%), 1,949 active violators, and $235,803,575 in federal penalties. Statewide environmental due diligence also covers 22,777 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 24,210 Clean Water NPDES permits, 14 historical FEMA disaster declarations, USDA Soil Shrink-Swell (HIGH regional signal), and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
North Carolina (NC) 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Screening Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 North Carolina (NC) Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)Major Municipal Environmental Directories in North Carolina
Counties in North Carolina (120)
Highest-Density ZIP Codes in North Carolina
| ZIP Code | City | Total Sites | High Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27511 | Cary | 733 | 16 |
| 27320 | Reidsville | 186 | 12 |
| 27703 | Durham | 463 | 8 |
| 28792 | Hendersonville | 135 | 8 |
| 28273 | Charlotte | 362 | 7 |
| 27603 | Raleigh | 324 | 7 |
| 27253 | Graham | 133 | 7 |
| 28110 | Monroe | 324 | 6 |
| 27409 | Greensboro | 298 | 6 |
| 28677 | Statesville | 272 | 6 |
| 27713 | Durham | 212 | 6 |
| 28472 | Whiteville | 113 | 6 |
| 28364 | Stewartsville | 45 | 6 |
| 28713 | Bryson City | 43 | 6 |
| 27587 | Wake Forest | 386 | 5 |
| 27406 | Greensboro | 248 | 5 |
| 28269 | Charlotte | 242 | 5 |
| 28602 | Hickory | 205 | 5 |
| 27030 | Mount Airy | 194 | 5 |
| 27516 | Chapel Hill | 192 | 5 |
| 28214 | Charlotte | 187 | 5 |
| 28405 | Wilmington | 187 | 5 |
| 27514 | Chapel Hill | 122 | 5 |
| 28712 | Brevard | 91 | 5 |
| 28791 | Hendersonville | 47 | 5 |
| 28208 | Charlotte | 402 | 4 |
| 27834 | Greenville | 294 | 4 |
| 28206 | Charlotte | 272 | 4 |
| 28401 | Wilmington | 270 | 4 |
| 27360 | Thomasville | 226 | 4 |
| 28115 | Mooresville | 217 | 4 |
| 27407 | Greensboro | 213 | 4 |
| 28052 | Gastonia | 193 | 4 |
| 28092 | Lincolnton | 189 | 4 |
| 28025 | Concord | 183 | 4 |
| 28376 | Mclauchlin Township | 165 | 4 |
| 28658 | Hickory | 161 | 4 |
| 28752 | Marion | 159 | 4 |
| 27295 | Welcome | 154 | 4 |
| 27545 | Knightdale | 153 | 4 |
| 28144 | Salisbury | 153 | 4 |
| 28704 | Avery Creek | 147 | 4 |
| 28412 | Wilmington | 140 | 4 |
| 28315 | Aberdeen | 138 | 4 |
| 27709 | Durham | 131 | 4 |
| 28086 | Kings Mountain | 129 | 4 |
| 28147 | Salisbury | 116 | 4 |
| 28075 | Harrisburg | 95 | 4 |
| 28777 | Spruce Pine | 83 | 4 |
| 27559 | Pittsboro | 70 | 4 |
| 28604 | Banner Elk | 57 | 4 |
| 28610 | Claremont | 49 | 4 |
| 27244 | Elon College | 40 | 4 |
| 27310 | Oak Ridge | 39 | 4 |
| 27325 | Robbins | 22 | 4 |
| 27312 | Pittsboro | 442 | 3 |
| 27284 | Kernersville | 297 | 3 |
| 27529 | Garner | 291 | 3 |
| 27330 | Sanford | 288 | 3 |
| 28078 | Huntersville | 281 | 3 |
Highest-Scored EPA Enforcement & Contamination Facilities in North Carolina
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 • CHERRY POINT, NC (ZIP 28533 Sector) | HIGH (97/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MC LEANSVILLE, NC (ZIP 27301 Sector) | HIGH (96/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAURINBURG, NC (ZIP 28352 Sector) | HIGH (96/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GRAHAM, NC (ZIP 27253 Sector) | HIGH (91/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • FAYETTEVILLE, NC (ZIP 28311 Sector) | HIGH (91/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MAIDEN, NC (ZIP 28650 Sector) | HIGH (89/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RIEGELWOOD, NC (ZIP 28456 Sector) | HIGH (89/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • CHARLOTTE, NC (ZIP 28273 Sector) | HIGH (87/100) | Significant Violation (9 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| LEATHERWOODS AUTO & SERVICE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2508 ASHEVILLE HWY, CANTON, NC 28716 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| JIM'S T-BIRD PARTS & SERVICE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 710 BARNEY AVE, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27107 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| HARRIS TEETER 129 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 6610 OLD MONROE ROAD, INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| EARTH SERVICES, INC. FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | RFD 1, STOKES, NC 27884 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — North Carolina (NC) Environmental Due Diligence & EPA Dataset
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites and high-risk facilities are in North Carolina?
Public U.S. EPA records track 67,486 regulated facilities across North Carolina. Of those, 1,157 (1.7%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to formal enforcement actions, penalties, or toxic chemical releases, and 1,949 (2.9%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which counties and ZIP codes in North Carolina have the highest concentration of EPA-regulated sites?
In North Carolina, the highest regulated facility volumes are concentrated in Mecklenburg County (2,669 sites), Wake County (2,641 sites), Guilford County (1,880 sites), Wake County (1,758 sites), with key high-risk postal sectors including ZIP 27511 (Cary, 16 high-risk), ZIP 27320 (Reidsville, 12 high-risk), ZIP 27703 (Durham, 8 high-risk), ZIP 28792 (Hendersonville, 8 high-risk).
How many drinking water systems (SDWIS), Clean Water permits, and FEMA disaster declarations are recorded in North Carolina?
Statewide in North Carolina, federal registries track 22,777 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 24,210 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 2,020 impaired water body (303d) dischargers, alongside 14 historical FEMA disaster declarations.
What is the EPA Radon Zone and USDA Soil Foundation Risk for properties in North Carolina?
Regional geologic screening places North Carolina in EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L) with USDA regional soil shrink-swell rated HIGH. Run a street address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.