Karnes County, Texas — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & EPA Guide
What Are the Flood, Soil Foundation & EPA Risks in Karnes County, TX?
In Karnes County, Texas, public U.S. EPA records track 117 regulated facilities (#177 of 469 in Texas), including 1 (0.9%) High-Risk sites and $50,238 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 45 Clean Water NPDES permits, 2 FEMA Federal Disaster Declarations (0 flood/storm), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), and EPA Zone 3 — Low Potential (< 2.0 pCi/L).
Karnes 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📊 Karnes County, TX Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)Municipalities in Karnes County
ZIP Codes in Karnes County
Top EPA Regulated Facilities in Karnes 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 Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GILLETT, TX (ZIP 78116 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • FALLS CITY, TX (ZIP 78113 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • KARNES CITY, TX (ZIP 78118 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| PROJECT C 348-3-30 CONTROL 0348-03-030 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | HWY SH0080 FROM 2.25 MI NORTH OF FM 1354 TO 0.2, GILLETT, TX 78116 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| EAST KARNES CENTRAL FACILITY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | FROM HW 72 IN KENEDY TX, TAKE CO-165 N 2 MILES., KENEDY, TX 78119 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| BURDA-GOLDEN PRODUCTION FACILITY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | FROM INTERSECTION OF HWY 80 AND HWY 119 GO EAST ON, GILLETT, TX 78116 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| NEWPARK DRILLING FLUIDS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 337 N SUNSET STRIP ST, KENEDY, TX 78119 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • KARNES CITY, TX (ZIP 78118 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • KENEDY, TX (ZIP 78119 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • KENEDY, TX (ZIP 78119 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • FALLS CITY, TX (ZIP 78113 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • KENEDY, TX (ZIP 78119 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Karnes County, Texas Environmental Due Diligence
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in Karnes County County, Texas?
Public U.S. EPA records track 117 regulated facilities in Karnes County County, Texas (ranking #177 of 469 jurisdictions in TX). Of those, 1 (0.9%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to significant enforcement or chemical release history, and 0 (0.0%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which ZIP codes and cities in Karnes County County have the highest regulated facility density?
Within Karnes County County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in ZIP 78118 (Karnes City, 79 sites), ZIP 78116 (Gillett, 23 sites), spanning municipal corridors including Karnes City (65 sites), Gillett (22 sites), Karnes (5 sites).
How many hazardous waste (RCRA) and toxic release (TRI) handlers operate in Karnes County County?
Across Karnes County County, 0 facilities (0.0% 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 Karnes County County, TX?
Geologic indoor air screening places Karnes 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 Karnes County County, TX?
Federal records track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 45 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 1 impaired water dischargers in Karnes County County, alongside 2 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (0 flood/storm events).
Does Karnes County, TX have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?
USDA regional soil engineering screening for Karnes County indicates a HIGH 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.