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6-IN-1 ZIP CODE ENVIRONMENTAL, WATER, SOIL & FLOOD PROFILE • 35242

ZIP 35242 (Birmingham, AL) — Flood Zone, Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards

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ZIP code 35242 in Birmingham, Alabama (Shelby County) has 360 EPA-tracked facilities, including 4 High-Risk sites (1.1%), 3 active violators, and $871,000 in federal penalties. Beyond industrial pollution, properties in ZIP 35242 are screened across 3 historical Shelby County FEMA disasters, USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), Tap Water & Watershed Permits (304), and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites in 35242
360
High-Risk (1.1% vs 1.5% County)
4
Active Violators (0.8%)
3
Drinking & Clean Water
304
Federal Penalties
$871,000

ZIP 35242 (Birmingham, AL) 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
Shelby County: 3 FEMA Declarations (3 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: LOW • Pipe Corrosion: Low
🔒 Exact USDA Soil Series, Linear Extensibility (LEP %) & Water Table Depth (ft) Locked
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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check
0 SDWIS Systems • 304 NPDES Permits
🔒 88 Impaired Water (303d) & 8 Violation Dockets in 35242 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 35242 (Birmingham, AL) Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)
1. ZIP 35242 Regulatory & Water Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 57 (15.8%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 304 (84.4%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 3 (0.8%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 4 (1.1%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Moderate (90.3/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 3/10 • Low Hazard
☀️ Extreme Heat 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 7/10 • High Hazard
🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard
3. ZIP 35242 vs. County & State Benchmark
ZIP 35242 High-Risk Rate 1.1%
Shelby County Average 1.5%
Alabama (AL) Statewide Avg 1.2%
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ZIP 35242 Sector Screening Map (High-Risk Pin Coordinates Locked)

Exact street pins for 4 High-Risk and 3 Active Violation sites are redacted on public directory maps.

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🔒 4 High-Risk & 3 Violation Pin Coordinates Redacted in ZIP 35242 (Only 3 Low-Risk Preview Pins Shown) Unlock Full Parcel Map & Street Dossier →

Regulated EPA Facilities in ZIP 35242 (Birmingham, AL)

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 • BIRMINGHAM, AL (ZIP 35242 Sector) MODERATE (35/100) Violation Identified (1 qtrs NC) 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BIRMINGHAM, AL (ZIP 35242 Sector) MODERATE (31/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BIRMINGHAM, AL (ZIP 35242 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BIRMINGHAM, AL (ZIP 35242 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SHOAL CREEK, AL (ZIP 35242 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BIRMINGHAM, AL (ZIP 35242 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (6 qtrs NC) 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BIRMINGHAM, AL (ZIP 35242 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Violation Identified (2 qtrs NC) 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BIRMINGHAM, AL (ZIP 35242 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
BROWNLEE-MORROW ENGINEERING CO INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 7450 CAHABA VALLEY RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 LOW (24/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
COOK PUBLICATIONS INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 3700 CAHABA BEACH ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 LOW (19/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 4641 HIGHWAY 280 SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 LOW (19/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
AUTO WHIZ LLC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 509 CAHABA PARK CIRCLE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 LOW (19/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
🔒 + 348 Additional Regulated & Enforcement Records in ZIP 35242 Redacted from Public Directory Run 1-Mile Property Scan to Unlock All Records →

Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 35242 (Birmingham, AL) EPA Dataset & Radon

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

How many EPA-tracked environmental sites are in ZIP code 35242 (Birmingham, AL)?

ZIP code 35242 (Birmingham, AL) contains 360 EPA-tracked facilities, of which 4 (1.1%) are classified in the High-Risk tier, 3 (0.8%) have active compliance violations, and 57 (15.8%) handle RCRA hazardous waste.

How does ZIP 35242 compare to Shelby County and Alabama averages?

In ZIP 35242, 1.1% of regulated sites are rated High Risk, compared to 1.5% across Shelby County and 1.2% statewide in Alabama.

What is the EPA Radon Zone and ASTM Phase I screening radius for ZIP 35242?

Geologic screening places ZIP 35242 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 35242 (Birmingham, AL) in a FEMA flood zone and what is the flood disaster history?

Shelby County has recorded 3 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (3 flood, hurricane, or severe storm declarations). Run a street address scan in ZIP 35242 to unlock the exact parcel FEMA flood zone (AE / VE / X) and mandatory flood insurance status.

Does ZIP 35242 have expansive clay soil, foundation problems, or drinking water violations?

USDA regional soil screening for ZIP 35242 indicates a LOW shrink-swell risk signal. Within ZIP 35242, federal registries track 0 SDWIS drinking water facilities, 304 Clean Water NPDES permits, and 88 impaired water body dischargers. Unlock a full property report for exact soil LEP %, water table depth, and utility violation dockets.

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