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ZIP 20854 (Potomac, MD) — Flood Zone, Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards

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ZIP code 20854 in Potomac, Maryland (Montgomery County) has 92 EPA-tracked facilities, including 2 High-Risk sites (2.2%), 4 active violators, and $464,800 in federal penalties. Beyond industrial pollution, properties in ZIP 20854 are screened across 1 historical Montgomery County FEMA disasters, USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), Tap Water & Watershed Permits (27), and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites in 20854
92
High-Risk (2.2% vs 1.2% County)
2
Active Violators (4.3%)
4
Drinking & Clean Water
27
Federal Penalties
$464,800

ZIP 20854 (Potomac, MD) 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan
🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History
Montgomery County: 1 FEMA Declarations (0 Flood/Storm)
🔒 Exact Parcel Flood Zone (AE / VE / X) & SFHA Mandatory Insurance Status Locked
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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table
Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: MODERATE • Pipe Corrosion: Low
🔒 Exact USDA Soil Series, Linear Extensibility (LEP %) & Water Table Depth (ft) Locked
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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check
13 SDWIS Systems • 14 NPDES Permits
🔒 11 Impaired Water (303d) & 4 Violation Dockets in 20854 Locked
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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole
EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L)
Elevated Carbonate / Karst Sinkhole Belt — Monitor Foundation Settlement & Surface Depressions
🔒 0.25-Mi Vapor Intrusion Buffer Locked

📊 ZIP 20854 (Potomac, MD) Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)
1. ZIP 20854 Regulatory & Water Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 42 (45.7%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 27 (29.3%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 4 (4.3%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 2 (2.2%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Moderate (91.7/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 7/10 • High Hazard
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 1/10 • Very Low Hazard
☀️ Extreme Heat 7/10 • High Hazard
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 7/10 • High Hazard
🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard
3. ZIP 20854 vs. County & State Benchmark
ZIP 20854 High-Risk Rate 2.2%
Montgomery County Average 1.2%
Maryland (MD) Statewide Avg 1.8%
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ZIP 20854 Sector Screening Map (High-Risk Pin Coordinates Locked)

Exact street pins for 2 High-Risk and 4 Active Violation sites are redacted on public directory maps.

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🔒 2 High-Risk & 4 Violation Pin Coordinates Redacted in ZIP 20854 (Only 3 Low-Risk Preview Pins Shown) Unlock Full Parcel Map & Street Dossier →

Regulated EPA Facilities in ZIP 20854 (Potomac, MD)

100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).

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Facility Name / Hazard Type Sector Location (Street Redacted) Risk Score (0–100) Compliance Status Enforcement / Unlock
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • POTOMAC, MD (ZIP 20854 Sector) HIGH (79/100) Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • POTOMAC, MD (ZIP 20854 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • POTOMAC, MD (ZIP 20854 Sector) MODERATE (32/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • POTOMAC, MD (ZIP 20854 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ROCKVILLE, MD (ZIP 20854 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • POTOMAC, MD (ZIP 20854 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Inactive (2 qtrs NC) 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • POTOMAC, MD (ZIP 20854 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • POTOMAC, MD (ZIP 20854 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
MONTGOMERY COUNTY - SEVEN LOCKS MAINTENANCE CENTER FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 1283 SEVEN LOCKS ROAD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20854 LOW (24/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
WSSC - POTOMAC WFP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 12200 RIVER ROAD, POTOMAC, MD 20854 LOW (24/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
ROCKVILLE WATER FILTRATION PLANT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 10930 SANDY LANDING ROAD, POTOMAC, MD 20854 LOW (23/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
HERBERT HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 8810 POST OAK RD, POTOMAC, MD 20854 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
🔒 + 80 Additional Regulated & Enforcement Records in ZIP 20854 Redacted from Public Directory Run 1-Mile Property Scan to Unlock All Records →

Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 20854 (Potomac, MD) EPA Dataset & Radon

DATASET: U.S. EPA ECHO • FRS • RCRAInfo • TRI (November 01, 2026)

How many EPA-tracked environmental sites are in ZIP code 20854 (Potomac, MD)?

ZIP code 20854 (Potomac, MD) contains 92 EPA-tracked facilities, of which 2 (2.2%) are classified in the High-Risk tier, 4 (4.3%) have active compliance violations, and 42 (45.7%) handle RCRA hazardous waste.

How does ZIP 20854 compare to Montgomery County and Maryland averages?

In ZIP 20854, 2.2% of regulated sites are rated High Risk, compared to 1.2% across Montgomery County and 1.8% statewide in Maryland.

What is the EPA Radon Zone and ASTM Phase I screening radius for ZIP 20854?

Geologic screening places ZIP 20854 in EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L). Property buyers should screen a 0.25-mile immediate buffer for vapor-intrusion sources and a 1.0-mile radius for CERCLA/RCRA sites.

Is ZIP 20854 (Potomac, MD) in a FEMA flood zone and what is the flood disaster history?

Montgomery County has recorded 1 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (0 flood, hurricane, or severe storm declarations). Run a street address scan in ZIP 20854 to unlock the exact parcel FEMA flood zone (AE / VE / X) and mandatory flood insurance status.

Does ZIP 20854 have expansive clay soil, foundation problems, or drinking water violations?

USDA regional soil screening for ZIP 20854 indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell risk signal. Within ZIP 20854, federal registries track 13 SDWIS drinking water facilities, 14 Clean Water NPDES permits, and 11 impaired water body dischargers. Unlock a full property report for exact soil LEP %, water table depth, and utility violation dockets.

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