Harris County, Texas — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & EPA Guide
What Are the Flood, Soil Foundation & EPA Risks in Harris County, TX?
In Harris County, Texas, public U.S. EPA records track 8,861 regulated facilities (#2 of 469 in Texas), including 48 (0.5%) High-Risk sites and $57,470,435 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 29 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 8,574 Clean Water NPDES permits, 4 FEMA Federal Disaster Declarations (2 flood/storm), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), and EPA Zone 3 — Low Potential (< 2.0 pCi/L).
Harris County, TX 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Harris County, TX Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)Municipalities in Harris County
ZIP Codes in Harris County
Top EPA Regulated Facilities in Harris County, TX
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 High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HOUSTON, TX (ZIP 77015 Sector) | HIGH (96/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • CHANNELVIEW, TX (ZIP 77530 Sector) | HIGH (93/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • CHANNELVIEW, TX (ZIP 77530 Sector) | HIGH (85/100) | Violation Identified (9 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HOUSTON, TX (ZIP 77017 Sector) | HIGH (83/100) | Violation (7 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GALENA PARK, TX (ZIP 77547 Sector) | HIGH (76/100) | Violation Identified (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HOUSTON, TX (ZIP 77015 Sector) | HIGH (76/100) | Violation Identified (9 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LA PORTE, TX (ZIP 77571 Sector) | HIGH (75/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HOUSTON, TX (ZIP 77041 Sector) | HIGH (70/100) | Violation Identified (7 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS ZSPR FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 21200 SPRING PLAZA DR, SPRING, TX 77388 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| BODYCOTE THERMAL PROCESSING - HAYS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1301 HAYS ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009 | LOW (9/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Harris County, Texas Environmental Due Diligence
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in Harris County County, Texas?
Public U.S. EPA records track 8,861 regulated facilities in Harris County County, Texas (ranking #2 of 469 jurisdictions in TX). Of those, 48 (0.5%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to significant enforcement or chemical release history, and 49 (0.6%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which ZIP codes and cities in Harris County County have the highest regulated facility density?
Within Harris County County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in ZIP 77433 (Cypress, 782 sites), ZIP 77493 (Katy, 634 sites), ZIP 77521 (Baytown, 387 sites), spanning municipal corridors including Unknown (1,845 sites), Katy (1,425 sites), Cypress (1,164 sites).
How many hazardous waste (RCRA) and toxic release (TRI) handlers operate in Harris County County?
Across Harris County County, 69 facilities (0.8% 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 Harris County County, TX?
Geologic indoor air screening places Harris County County in EPA Zone 3 — Low Potential (< 2.0 pCi/L). Counties in EPA Radon Zone 3 have a predicted average indoor radon level below 2.0 pCi/L, indicating lower regional geologic radon risk.
How many drinking water systems (SDWIS), impaired water bodies, and FEMA flood disasters are recorded in Harris County County, TX?
Federal records track 29 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 8,574 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 4,170 impaired water dischargers in Harris County County, alongside 4 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (2 flood/storm events).
Does Harris County, TX have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?
USDA regional soil engineering screening for Harris County indicates a LOW 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.