Zapata County, Texas — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & EPA Guide
What Are the Flood, Soil Foundation & EPA Risks in Zapata County, TX?
In Zapata County, Texas, public U.S. EPA records track 26 regulated facilities (#367 of 469 in Texas), including 1 (3.8%) High-Risk sites and $11,987 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 4 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 27 Clean Water NPDES permits, 2 FEMA Federal Disaster Declarations (0 flood/storm), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), and EPA Zone 3 — Low Potential (< 2.0 pCi/L).
Zapata 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📊 Zapata County, TX Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)Municipalities in Zapata County
ZIP Codes in Zapata County
Top EPA Regulated Facilities in Zapata 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 • ZAPATA, TX (ZIP 78076 Sector) | MODERATE (50/100) | Violation Identified (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SAN YGNACIO, TX (ZIP 78067 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • , TX (ZIP Sector) | MODERATE (29/100) | Violation Identified (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| FAMILY DOLLAR #3427 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | HWY 83 & 9TH, ZAPATA, TX 78076 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| MOVAC ENVIRONMENTAL INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 5 MILES SOUTH FM496 AND FM 307, ZAPATA, TX 78076 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| PETRO HUNT CORPORATION FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | FM 3169 14 M NE OF SAN YGNACIO, ZAPATA, TX 78076 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| JENNINGS RANCH COMPRESSOR STATION FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 10 MI E OF ZAPATA ON HWY 16 6, ZAPATA, TX 78076 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SAN YGNACIO, TX (ZIP 78067 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ZAPATA, TX (ZIP 78076 Sector) | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SAN YGNACIO, TX (ZIP 78067 Sector) | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ZAPATA, TX (ZIP 78076 Sector) | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAREDO, TX (ZIP 78040 Sector) | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Zapata County, Texas Environmental Due Diligence
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in Zapata County, Texas?
Public U.S. EPA records track 26 regulated facilities in Zapata County, Texas (ranking #367 of 469 jurisdictions in TX). Of those, 1 (3.8%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to significant enforcement or chemical release history, and 2 (7.7%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which ZIP codes and cities in Zapata County have the highest regulated facility density?
Within Zapata County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in ZIP 78076 (Zapata, 31 sites), ZIP 78067 (San Ygnacio, 7 sites), ZIP 78585 (New Falcon, 2 sites), spanning municipal corridors including Zapata (27 sites), San Ygnacio (10 sites).
How many hazardous waste (RCRA) and toxic release (TRI) handlers operate in Zapata County?
Across Zapata County, 4 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 Zapata County, TX?
Geologic indoor air screening places Zapata 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 Zapata County, TX?
Federal records track 4 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 27 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water dischargers in Zapata County, alongside 2 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (0 flood/storm events).
Does Zapata County, TX have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?
USDA regional soil engineering screening for Zapata County indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell risk signal and steel pipe corrosivity rated Moderate. Run a street address scan to unlock the exact parcel soil series, LEP %, and water table depth.