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6-IN-1 ZIP CODE ENVIRONMENTAL, WATER, SOIL & FLOOD PROFILE • 95959

ZIP 95959 (Nevada City, CA) — Flood Zone, Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards

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ZIP code 95959 in Nevada City, California (Nevada County) has 179 EPA-tracked facilities, including 2 High-Risk sites (1.1%), 1 active violators, and $12,000 in federal penalties. Beyond industrial pollution, properties in ZIP 95959 are screened across 4 historical Nevada County FEMA disasters, USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), Tap Water & Watershed Permits (33), and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites in 95959
179
High-Risk (1.1% vs 0.6% County)
2
Active Violators (0.6%)
1
Drinking & Clean Water
33
Federal Penalties
$12,000

ZIP 95959 (Nevada City, CA) 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
Nevada County: 4 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: 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
5 SDWIS Systems • 28 NPDES Permits
🔒 3 Impaired Water (303d) & 3 Violation Dockets in 95959 Locked
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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole
EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L)
Low / Non-Karst Bedrock Formation
🔒 0.25-Mi Vapor Intrusion Buffer Locked

📊 ZIP 95959 (Nevada City, CA) Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)
1. ZIP 95959 Regulatory & Water Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 150 (83.8%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 33 (18.4%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 1 (0.6%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 2 (1.1%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Moderate (89.9/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 9/10 • Relatively Moderate
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 10/10 • Relatively High
☀️ Extreme Heat 6/10 • Relatively Low
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 2/10 • Very Low
🫨 USGS Earthquake 9/10 • Relatively Moderate
3. ZIP 95959 vs. County & State Benchmark
ZIP 95959 High-Risk Rate 1.1%
Nevada County Average 0.6%
California (CA) Statewide Avg 0.3%
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ZIP 95959 Sector Screening Map (High-Risk Pin Coordinates Locked)

Exact street pins for 2 High-Risk and 1 Active Violation sites are redacted on public directory maps.

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🔒 2 High-Risk & 1 Violation Pin Coordinates Redacted in ZIP 95959 (Only 3 Low-Risk Preview Pins Shown) Unlock Full Parcel Map & Street Dossier →

Regulated EPA Facilities in ZIP 95959 (Nevada City, CA)

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 • NEVADA CITY, CA (ZIP 95959 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (4 qtrs NC) 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEVADA CITY, CA (ZIP 95959 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (10 qtrs NC) 🔒 10 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WASHINGTON, CA (ZIP 95959 Sector) MODERATE (34/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEVADA CITY, CA (ZIP 95959 Sector) MODERATE (34/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEVADA CITY, CA (ZIP 95959 Sector) MODERATE (34/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEVADA CITY, CA (ZIP 95959 Sector) MODERATE (33/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEVADA CITY, CA (ZIP 95959 Sector) MODERATE (33/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NEVADA CITY, CA (ZIP 95959 Sector) MODERATE (33/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
NEVADA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 950 MAIDU AVE, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959 LOW (19/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
WHITTLESEY RECYCLING FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 13895 WHITTLESEY LN, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959 LOW (18/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
COUNTY OF NEVADA/FACILITIES SERVICE CENTER FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 10014 N BLOOMFIELD RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959 LOW (17/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
FLORACY INC DBA FLORACY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 75 BOST AVE #2, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959 LOW (17/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
🔒 + 167 Additional Regulated & Enforcement Records in ZIP 95959 Redacted from Public Directory Run 1-Mile Property Scan to Unlock All Records →

Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 95959 (Nevada City, CA) EPA Dataset & Radon

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

How many EPA-tracked environmental sites are in ZIP code 95959 (Nevada City, CA)?

ZIP code 95959 (Nevada City, CA) contains 179 EPA-tracked facilities, of which 2 (1.1%) are classified in the High-Risk tier, 1 (0.6%) have active compliance violations, and 150 (83.8%) handle RCRA hazardous waste.

How does ZIP 95959 compare to Nevada County and California averages?

In ZIP 95959, 1.1% of regulated sites are rated High Risk, compared to 0.6% across Nevada County and 0.3% statewide in California.

What is the EPA Radon Zone and ASTM Phase I screening radius for ZIP 95959?

Geologic screening places ZIP 95959 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 95959 (Nevada City, CA) in a FEMA flood zone and what is the flood disaster history?

Nevada County has recorded 4 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (3 flood, hurricane, or severe storm declarations). Run a street address scan in ZIP 95959 to unlock the exact parcel FEMA flood zone (AE / VE / X) and mandatory flood insurance status.

Does ZIP 95959 have expansive clay soil, foundation problems, or drinking water violations?

USDA regional soil screening for ZIP 95959 indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell risk signal. Within ZIP 95959, federal registries track 5 SDWIS drinking water facilities, 28 Clean Water NPDES permits, and 3 impaired water body dischargers. Unlock a full property report for exact soil LEP %, water table depth, and utility violation dockets.