Kent County, Texas — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & EPA Guide
What Are the Flood, Soil Foundation & EPA Risks in Kent County, TX?
In Kent County, Texas, public U.S. EPA records track 13 regulated facilities (#448 of 469 in Texas), including 2 (15.4%) High-Risk sites and $52,650 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 3 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 46 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).
Kent 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📊 Kent County, TX Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)Municipalities in Kent County
ZIP Codes in Kent County
Top EPA Regulated Facilities in Kent 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 • SNYDER, TX (ZIP 79549 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • CLAIREMONT, TX (ZIP 79549 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • TEXAS, TX (ZIP 79515 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • JAYTON, TX (ZIP 79528 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • JAYTON, TX (ZIP 79528 Sector) | MODERATE (28/100) | Violation Identified (9 qtrs NC) | 🔒 9 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| JAYTON FARMERS COOP GIN FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | PAVED RD 1 E OF HIGHWAY 70, JAYTON, TX 79528 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| TEXAS SOLAR NOVA 1 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 13 MILES SOU, SPUR, TX 79370 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| IRON SPUR FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 604 COUNTY ROAD 342, SNYDER, TX 79549 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| JAYTON-GIRARD ISD BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL COMPLEX FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | SOUTH SIDE OF JONES STREET AND MADISON AVENUE, JAYTON, TX 79528 | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GIRARD, TX (ZIP 79518 Sector) | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Kent County, Texas Environmental Due Diligence
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in Kent County, Texas?
Public U.S. EPA records track 13 regulated facilities in Kent County, Texas (ranking #448 of 469 jurisdictions in TX). Of those, 2 (15.4%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to significant enforcement or chemical release history, and 2 (15.4%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which ZIP codes and cities in Kent County have the highest regulated facility density?
Within Kent County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in ZIP 79518 (Girard, 3 sites), ZIP 79515 (Texas, 1 sites), spanning municipal corridors including Girard (3 sites).
How many hazardous waste (RCRA) and toxic release (TRI) handlers operate in Kent County?
Across Kent County, 2 facilities (15.4% 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 Kent County, TX?
Geologic indoor air screening places Kent 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 Kent County, TX?
Federal records track 3 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 46 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 6 impaired water dischargers in Kent County, alongside 2 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (0 flood/storm events).
Does Kent County, TX have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?
USDA regional soil engineering screening for Kent 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.