Wharton County, Texas — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & EPA Guide
What Are the Flood, Soil Foundation & EPA Risks in Wharton County, TX?
In Wharton County, Texas, public U.S. EPA records track 83 regulated facilities (#220 of 469 in Texas), including 1 (1.2%) High-Risk sites and $56,788 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 72 Clean Water NPDES permits, 3 FEMA Federal Disaster Declarations (1 flood/storm), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), and EPA Zone 3 — Low Potential (< 2.0 pCi/L).
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🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Wharton County, TX Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)Municipalities in Wharton County
ZIP Codes in Wharton County
Top EPA Regulated Facilities in Wharton 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 • WHARTON, TX (ZIP 77488 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| FM 1161 STP 1902164HES ETC CSJ 0027-04-041 ETC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | FROM FM 102 TO SH 60, HUNGERFORD, TX 77488 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| BERNARD MEADOWS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | FM 1164 & OLD WHARTON ROAD, EAST BERNARD, TX 77435 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| AEP TEXAS LAYDOWN YARD FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 615 WEST LOOP, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| TRES PALACIOS CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | TRES PALACIOS CREEK FROM HWY 59 TO SE OF COUNTY RO, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • DANEVANG, TX (ZIP 77432 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • EL CAMPO, TX (ZIP 77437 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WHARTON, TX (ZIP 77488 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • EL CAMPO, TX (ZIP 77437 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LANE CITY, TX (ZIP 77453 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RICHMOND, TX (ZIP 77460 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • EL CAMPO, TX (ZIP 00000 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Wharton County, Texas Environmental Due Diligence
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in Wharton County County, Texas?
Public U.S. EPA records track 83 regulated facilities in Wharton County County, Texas (ranking #220 of 469 jurisdictions in TX). Of those, 1 (1.2%) 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 Wharton County County have the highest regulated facility density?
Within Wharton County County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in ZIP 77435 (East Bernard, 32 sites), ZIP 77432 (Crosby, 15 sites), ZIP 77453 (Lane City, 5 sites), spanning municipal corridors including East Bernard (28 sites), Hungerford (10 sites), Lane City (8 sites).
How many hazardous waste (RCRA) and toxic release (TRI) handlers operate in Wharton County County?
Across Wharton 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 Wharton County County, TX?
Geologic indoor air screening places Wharton 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 Wharton County County, TX?
Federal records track 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 72 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 2 impaired water dischargers in Wharton County County, alongside 3 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (1 flood/storm events).
Does Wharton County, TX have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?
USDA regional soil engineering screening for Wharton 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.