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Brown County, South Dakota — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & EPA Guide

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What Are the Flood, Soil Foundation & EPA Risks in Brown County, SD?

In Brown County, South Dakota, public U.S. EPA records track 197 regulated facilities (#6 of 109 in South Dakota), including 3 (1.5%) High-Risk sites and $5,327,507 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 28 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 62 Clean Water NPDES permits, 1 FEMA Federal Disaster Declarations (1 flood/storm), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites (#6/109)
197
High-Risk (1.5% vs 0.7% State)
3
Active Violators (5.1%)
10
Drinking & Clean Water
90
Federal Penalties
$5,327,507

Brown County, SD 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: MODERATE • Pipe Corrosion: High
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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check
28 SDWIS Systems • 62 NPDES Permits
🔒 23 Impaired Water (303d) & 18 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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📊 Brown County, SD Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)
1. County Regulatory & Water Program Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 126 (64.0%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 90 (45.7%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 10 (5.1%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 3 (1.5%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Low (73.5/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 3/10 • Low Hazard
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 3/10 • Low Hazard
☀️ Extreme Heat 3/10 • Low Hazard
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard
3. County vs. State & National Benchmark
Brown County High-Risk % 1.5%
South Dakota (SD) Statewide Avg 0.7%
U.S. National EPA Baseline 3.6%
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Top EPA Regulated Facilities in Brown County, SD

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🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ABERDEEN, SD (ZIP 57401 Sector) MODERATE (51/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • STRATFORD, SD (ZIP 57474 Sector) MODERATE (37/100) Violation Identified (10 qtrs NC) 🔒 10 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • FREDERICK, SD (ZIP 57441 Sector) MODERATE (36/100) Violation Identified (5 qtrs NC) 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ABERDEEN, SD (ZIP 57401 Sector) MODERATE (36/100) Violation Identified (2 qtrs NC) 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ABERDEEN, SD (ZIP 57401 Sector) MODERATE (35/100) Violation Identified (3 qtrs NC) 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GROTON, SD (ZIP 57445 Sector) MODERATE (35/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ABERDEEN, SD (ZIP 57401 Sector) MODERATE (34/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ABERDEEN, SD (ZIP 57401 Sector) MODERATE (33/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
NORTHERN BORDER PIPELINE COMP STN 9 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 36997 128TH ST, IPSWICH, SD 57451 LOW (18/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
ALS SPECIALTIES FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 4800 WEST RICHMOND RD, ABERDEEN, SD 57401 LOW (17/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
T W CONSTRUCTION FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 12890 395TH AVENUE, BATH, SD 57427 LOW (17/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
RONS BODY SHOP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 11 SOUTH MAIN STREET, GROTON, SD 57445 LOW (17/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
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Frequently Asked Questions — Brown County, South Dakota Environmental Due Diligence

How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in Brown County, South Dakota?

Public U.S. EPA records track 197 regulated facilities in Brown County, South Dakota (ranking #6 of 109 jurisdictions in SD). Of those, 3 (1.5%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to significant enforcement or chemical release history, and 10 (5.1%) have active non-compliance quarters.

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

Within Brown County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in ZIP 57401 (Aberdeen, 189 sites), ZIP 57402 (Aberdeen, 14 sites), ZIP 57445 (Groton, 13 sites), spanning municipal corridors including Aberdeen (195 sites), Groton (14 sites), Bath (4 sites).

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

Across Brown County, 126 facilities (64.0% 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 Brown County, SD?

Geologic indoor air screening places Brown 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 Brown County, SD?

Federal records track 28 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 62 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 23 impaired water dischargers in Brown County, alongside 1 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (1 flood/storm events).

Does Brown County, SD have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?

USDA regional soil engineering screening for Brown 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.

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