Howard County, Texas — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & EPA Guide
What Are the Flood, Soil Foundation & EPA Risks in Howard County, TX?
In Howard County, Texas, public U.S. EPA records track 56 regulated facilities (#268 of 469 in Texas), including 2 (3.6%) High-Risk sites and $48,689 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 49 Clean Water NPDES permits, 2 FEMA Federal Disaster Declarations (0 flood/storm), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), and EPA Zone 3 — Low Potential (< 2.0 pCi/L).
Howard 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📊 Howard County, TX Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)Municipalities in Howard County
ZIP Codes in Howard County
Top EPA Regulated Facilities in Howard 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 • BIG SPRING, TX (ZIP 79720 Sector) | HIGH (88/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BIG SPRING, TX (ZIP 79720 Sector) | MODERATE (33/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BIG SPRINGS, TX (ZIP 79720 Sector) | MODERATE (31/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BIG SPRING, TX (ZIP 79720 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BIG SPRING, TX (ZIP 79720 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BIG SPRING, TX (ZIP 79720 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| FREEMAN HOT MIX PLANT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | FROM INTX OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 27 AND US HIGHWAY, BIG SPRING, TX 79720 | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| SUPEROD FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 3408 11TH PLACE EXT, BIG SPRING, TX 79720 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| JAL CONTRACTORS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2122 N US HIGHWAY 87, BIG SPRING, TX 79720 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| INGRAM CONCRETE-BIG SPRING PLANT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 605 N BENTON ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BIG SPRING, TX (ZIP 79720 Sector) | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BIG SPRING, TX (ZIP 79720 Sector) | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Howard County, Texas Environmental Due Diligence
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in Howard County County, Texas?
Public U.S. EPA records track 56 regulated facilities in Howard County County, Texas (ranking #268 of 469 jurisdictions in TX). Of those, 2 (3.6%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to significant enforcement or chemical release history, and 1 (1.8%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which ZIP codes and cities in Howard County County have the highest regulated facility density?
Within Howard County County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in local postal sectors, spanning municipal corridors including Howard County.
How many hazardous waste (RCRA) and toxic release (TRI) handlers operate in Howard County County?
Across Howard County County, 1 facilities (1.8% 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 Howard County County, TX?
Geologic indoor air screening places Howard 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 Howard County County, TX?
Federal records track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 49 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 8 impaired water dischargers in Howard County County, alongside 2 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (0 flood/storm events).
Does Howard County, TX have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?
USDA regional soil engineering screening for Howard County indicates a LOW shrink-swell risk signal and steel pipe corrosivity rated Low. Run a street address scan to unlock the exact parcel soil series, LEP %, and water table depth.