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6-IN-1 ZIP CODE ENVIRONMENTAL, WATER, SOIL & FLOOD PROFILE • 21045

ZIP 21045 (Columbia, MD) — Flood Zone, Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards

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ZIP code 21045 in Columbia, Maryland (Howard County) has 185 EPA-tracked facilities, including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators, and $0 in federal penalties. Beyond industrial pollution, properties in ZIP 21045 are screened across 1 historical Howard County FEMA disasters, USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), Tap Water & Watershed Permits (31), and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites in 21045
185
High-Risk (0.0% vs 1.8% County)
0
Active Violators (0.0%)
0
Drinking & Clean Water
31
Federal Penalties
$0

ZIP 21045 (Columbia, 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
Howard 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
2 SDWIS Systems • 29 NPDES Permits
🔒 26 Impaired Water (303d) & 7 Violation Dockets in 21045 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 21045 (Columbia, MD) Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)
1. ZIP 21045 Regulatory & Water Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 140 (75.7%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 31 (16.8%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 0 (0.0%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 0 (0.0%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Low (72.4/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 1/10 • Very Low Hazard
☀️ Extreme Heat 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 7/10 • High Hazard
🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard
3. ZIP 21045 vs. County & State Benchmark
ZIP 21045 High-Risk Rate 0.0%
Howard County Average 1.8%
Maryland (MD) Statewide Avg 1.8%
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ZIP 21045 Sector Screening Map (High-Risk Pin Coordinates Locked)

Exact street pins for 0 High-Risk and 0 Active Violation sites are redacted on public directory maps.

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🔒 0 High-Risk & 0 Violation Pin Coordinates Redacted in ZIP 21045 (Only 3 Low-Risk Preview Pins Shown) Unlock Full Parcel Map & Street Dossier →

Regulated EPA Facilities in ZIP 21045 (Columbia, 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 Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBIA, MD (ZIP 21045 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (6 qtrs NC) 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBIA, MD (ZIP 21045 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (6 qtrs NC) 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBIA, MD (ZIP 21045 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (7 qtrs NC) 🔒 7 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBIA, MD (ZIP 21045 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (2 qtrs NC) 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBIA, MD (ZIP 21045 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (5 qtrs NC) 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBIA, MD (ZIP 21045 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBIA, MD (ZIP 21045 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COLUMBIA, MD (ZIP 21045 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
ALLIED-SIGNAL AEROSPACE CO. MICROELECTRONICS & TECHNOLOGY CNTR FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 9140 OLD ANNAPOLIS ROAD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045 LOW (24/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
ISP PHARMA SYSTEMS LLC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 9165 RUMSEY RD BLDG PTC, COLUMBIA, MD 21045 LOW (24/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
IGENE BIOTECHNOLOGY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 9110 RED BRANCH RD STE K, COLUMBIA, MD 21045 LOW (23/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
OAKLAND MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 9540 KILIMANJARO ROAD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
🔒 + 173 Additional Regulated & Enforcement Records in ZIP 21045 Redacted from Public Directory Run 1-Mile Property Scan to Unlock All Records →

Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 21045 (Columbia, 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 21045 (Columbia, MD)?

ZIP code 21045 (Columbia, MD) contains 185 EPA-tracked facilities, of which 0 (0.0%) are classified in the High-Risk tier, 0 (0.0%) have active compliance violations, and 140 (75.7%) handle RCRA hazardous waste.

How does ZIP 21045 compare to Howard County and Maryland averages?

In ZIP 21045, 0.0% of regulated sites are rated High Risk, compared to 1.8% across Howard County and 1.8% statewide in Maryland.

What is the EPA Radon Zone and ASTM Phase I screening radius for ZIP 21045?

Geologic screening places ZIP 21045 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 21045 (Columbia, MD) in a FEMA flood zone and what is the flood disaster history?

Howard County has recorded 1 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (0 flood, hurricane, or severe storm declarations). Run a street address scan in ZIP 21045 to unlock the exact parcel FEMA flood zone (AE / VE / X) and mandatory flood insurance status.

Does ZIP 21045 have expansive clay soil, foundation problems, or drinking water violations?

USDA regional soil screening for ZIP 21045 indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell risk signal. Within ZIP 21045, federal registries track 2 SDWIS drinking water facilities, 29 Clean Water NPDES permits, and 26 impaired water body dischargers. Unlock a full property report for exact soil LEP %, water table depth, and utility violation dockets.

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