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6-IN-1 ZIP CODE ENVIRONMENTAL, WATER, SOIL & FLOOD PROFILE • 23970

ZIP 23970 (South Hill, VA) — Flood Zone, Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards

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ZIP code 23970 in South Hill, Virginia (Mecklenburg County) has 90 EPA-tracked facilities, including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators, and $0 in federal penalties. Beyond industrial pollution, properties in ZIP 23970 are screened across 2 historical Mecklenburg County FEMA disasters, USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), Tap Water & Watershed Permits (38), and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites in 23970
90
High-Risk (0.0% vs 0.6% County)
0
Active Violators (0.0%)
0
Drinking & Clean Water
38
Federal Penalties
$0

ZIP 23970 (South Hill, VA) 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
Mecklenburg County: 2 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: Moderate
🔒 Exact USDA Soil Series, Linear Extensibility (LEP %) & Water Table Depth (ft) Locked
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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check
1 SDWIS Systems • 37 NPDES Permits
🔒 4 Impaired Water (303d) & 2 Violation Dockets in 23970 Locked
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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole
EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L)
Elevated Carbonate / Karst Sinkhole Belt — Monitor Foundation Settlement & Surface Depressions
🔒 0.25-Mi Vapor Intrusion Buffer Locked

📊 ZIP 23970 (South Hill, VA) Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 02, 2026)
1. ZIP 23970 Regulatory & Water Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 23 (25.6%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 38 (42.2%)
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 (54.3/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 3/10 • Low Hazard
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 1/10 • Very Low Hazard
☀️ Extreme Heat 3/10 • Low Hazard
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard
3. ZIP 23970 vs. County & State Benchmark
ZIP 23970 High-Risk Rate 0.0%
Mecklenburg County Average 0.6%
Virginia (VA) Statewide Avg 1.5%
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ZIP 23970 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 23970 (Only 3 Low-Risk Preview Pins Shown) Unlock Full Parcel Map & Street Dossier →

Regulated EPA Facilities in ZIP 23970 (South Hill, VA)

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 • SOUTH HILL, VA (ZIP 23970 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (4 qtrs NC) 🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SOUTH HILL, VA (ZIP 23970 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SOUTH HILL, VA (ZIP 23970 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SOUTH HILL, VA (ZIP 23970 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SOUTH HILL, VA (ZIP 23970 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SOUTH HILL, VA (ZIP 23970 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SOUTH HILL, VA (ZIP 23970 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SOUTH HILL, VA (ZIP 23970 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
BGF INDUSTRIES INC - BUTTS STREET FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 179 BUTTS STREET, SOUTH HILL, VA 23970 LOW (25/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
TRANSCO STATION 167 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 1950 CHAPTICO RD, SOUTH HILL, VA 23970 LOW (18/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
HARDEE FORD FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 1305 W DANVILLE STREET, SOUTH HILL, VA 23970 LOW (18/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA - SOUTH HILL DISTRICT OFFICE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 508 EAST FERRELL ST, SOUTH HILL, VA 23970 LOW (17/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
🔒 + 78 Additional Regulated & Enforcement Records in ZIP 23970 Redacted from Public Directory Run 1-Mile Property Scan to Unlock All Records →

Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 23970 (South Hill, VA) EPA Dataset & Radon

DATASET: U.S. EPA ECHO • FRS • RCRAInfo • TRI (November 02, 2026)

How many EPA-tracked environmental sites are in ZIP code 23970 (South Hill, VA)?

ZIP code 23970 (South Hill, VA) contains 90 EPA-tracked facilities, of which 0 (0.0%) are classified in the High-Risk tier, 0 (0.0%) have active compliance violations, and 23 (25.6%) handle RCRA hazardous waste.

How does ZIP 23970 compare to Mecklenburg County and Virginia averages?

In ZIP 23970, 0.0% of regulated sites are rated High Risk, compared to 0.6% across Mecklenburg County and 1.5% statewide in Virginia.

What is the EPA Radon Zone and ASTM Phase I screening radius for ZIP 23970?

Geologic screening places ZIP 23970 in EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 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 23970 (South Hill, VA) in a FEMA flood zone and what is the flood disaster history?

Mecklenburg County has recorded 2 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (0 flood, hurricane, or severe storm declarations). Run a street address scan in ZIP 23970 to unlock the exact parcel FEMA flood zone (AE / VE / X) and mandatory flood insurance status.

Does ZIP 23970 have expansive clay soil, foundation problems, or drinking water violations?

USDA regional soil screening for ZIP 23970 indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell risk signal. Within ZIP 23970, federal registries track 1 SDWIS drinking water facilities, 37 Clean Water NPDES permits, and 4 impaired water body dischargers. Unlock a full property report for exact soil LEP %, water table depth, and utility violation dockets.

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