About

Why VetMyAddress exists.

Federal environmental data has always been public. We make it readable.

The problem we solve

The EPA, FEMA, and other federal agencies publish detailed environmental data for every address in the country. Air quality readings. Drinking water compliance records. Flood zone maps. Superfund cleanup sites. The data is public, current, and comprehensive.

The problem is that it lives across dozens of separate federal portals, each designed for regulators and engineers — not for someone trying to decide whether to sign a lease or make an offer on a house. Interpreting it takes expertise most people don't have and time most people don't want to spend.

VetMyAddress pulls that data automatically, grades it A–F, and explains what it means in plain English — in about 30 seconds.

Who it's for

  • Home buyers evaluating properties, especially from out of state
  • Renters who want to know what they're moving into
  • Parents concerned about the environment around their family
  • Real estate investors doing due diligence on multiple properties
  • Current homeowners curious about their neighborhood

Our data sources

EPA AirNow

Real-time and 30-day air quality index data from monitoring stations across the U.S.

EPA SDWIS

Safe Drinking Water Information System — compliance records for every public water utility.

EPA ECHO

Enforcement and Compliance History Online — regulated facility permits within 1 mile.

EPA SEMS / Superfund

Site Evaluation Management System — active and NPL Superfund cleanup sites with mapped coordinates.

FEMA NFHL

National Flood Hazard Layer — flood zone designation and Special Flood Hazard Area status.

FEMA NRI

National Risk Index — composite natural hazard risk score by census tract.

Important limitations

VetMyAddress is an informational tool. It is not a substitute for a professional Phase I or Phase II environmental site assessment, a home inspection, or legal, medical, or real estate advice. Federal data can lag real-world conditions and may not reflect local contamination that hasn't been reported to a federal agency.

Use our reports as a first screen — a way to know what questions to ask — not as a final answer. If a report surfaces serious concerns, we recommend consulting a licensed environmental professional.