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📊 Environmental Assessment Report

This comprehensive report analyzes both flood risk and industrial pollution exposure for this property. The assessment combines multiple data sources including USGS elevation, FEMA flood zones, historical storm modeling, and EPA Toxic Release Inventory records.

🌊 Part 1: Flood Risk Analysis

Property Overview

This section shows the fundamental characteristics of the property, including its elevation above sea level, FEMA flood zone designation, and our calculated overall flood risk rating based on historical data and topographic analysis.

Address
0 NAVIGATION DIST HOUSTON 77015
Elevation
9.94 ft
Height above sea level from USGS data.
FEMA Flood Zone
AE
High Risk - 1% annual chance with established base flood elevation
Overall Risk
High
Property flooded at 0.1ft depth. Risk based on flood depth at structure.

Risk Assessment Outputs

These detailed metrics show the technical outputs from our flood risk model. They include predicted water depths at the property during a 5000-year flood event and estimated flood damage based on USACE methodology.

Risk Rating
High
Flood Depth
0.06 ft ±0.5 ft
Depth of water above ground level.
Water Surface Elevation (WSE)
N/A
Water surface elevation data not available.
Area Inundated
N/A
Data not available
Nearest Bayou Stage
N/A
No nearby bayou within monitoring range
Depth-Damage Estimate (HCAD Valuation)
$0
Vacant lot (no building data). No structure to calculate damage for.
Depth-Damage Estimate (Neighborhood Comparison)
$0
Vacant lot (no building data). No structure to calculate damage for.
Analysis Method
COG Bathtub Model
Raster-based flood inundation query

Flood Simulation

This simulation shows whether the property would flood based on a 5000-year flood event with 3m (9.84ft) water level. Use the interactive tool to explore different scenarios.

⚠️ Property Would Be Flooded
Flood Depth: 0.06 feet
Severity: Minor

Adjust Flood Simulation

The analysis above uses default settings (5000-year flood, 3m/9.84ft water level). To explore different flood scenarios with interactive maps, return to the main tool:

Open Interactive Analysis Tool

Flood Risk Recommendations

Based on the property's flood risk profile, here are specific action items to consider.

  • This property is in a high-risk flood zone. Flood insurance is required for mortgages.
  • Consider flood mitigation measures like elevated utilities and flood vents.
  • Review the interactive flood simulator to understand how different rainfall events could affect this property.
  • Contact Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for drainage projects and flood information.
  • Simulation shows flooding at current water level - review property drainage and consider mitigation.

🏭 Part 2: Industrial Pollution Exposure

Property Pollution Ranking
High
Higher pollution than 88% of Houston homes
This ranking compares pollution levels within 2 miles of this property against 10,000 randomly sampled Houston metro properties. Lower percentiles indicate higher pollution exposure.
Industrial Pollution Nearby (Last 10 Years)
4.5 million lbs
Extremely High
689.4x more than typical Houston property
≈ 225 dump trucks of chemicals within 2 miles
Total chemical releases from all industrial facilities within a 2-mile radius over the past decade (2014–2024). Data from EPA's Toxic Release Inventory tracking air, water, and land discharges.
💨 Air Pollution (Last 10 Years)
4.47 million lbs
Extremely High
926.0x more than typical Houston property
Chemicals released into the air from nearby facilities over 10 years. Includes both fugitive emissions (leaks, evaporation) and stack emissions (smokestacks, vents). May affect local air quality.
💧 Water Pollution (Last 10 Years)
32 thousand lbs
Extremely High
Most Houston properties have none nearby
Chemical discharges to surface water (bayous, streams, drainage) from industrial facilities within 2 miles over the past decade. May impact local waterways and drainage systems.

❤️ Why It Matters

High chemical activity nearby can indicate industrial zones, truck traffic, or potential odor and noise issues. These factors may affect air quality, long-term property desirability, and neighborhood character. This data helps you understand the industrial footprint around your property.

🏙️ Houston Metro Benchmarks

Comparison with typical Houston properties (based on 10,000 randomly sampled homes). All measurements are for chemicals released within a 2-mile radius.

PeriodTotalAirWater
Typical Houston Property (2014-2024)6,524 lbs4,822 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2014-2024)4,497,540 lbs4,465,506 lbs32,033 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)467,994 lbs443,630 lbs1,767 lbs

📊 How This Property Compares to Houston Metro

Based on a random sample of 10,000 Houston properties, this chart shows the distribution of pollution levels across the metro area. The highlighted bar indicates where this property falls compared to other homes. Lower percentiles mean higher pollution exposure.

0-9thMost Polluted
9.9%
10-19th
10.1%
20-29th
9.9%
30-39th
10.1%
40-49th
9.7%
50-59th
10.2%
60-69th
6%
70-79th
5.8%
80-89th
4.3%
90-100thLowest Pollution
34.2%
Higher pollution than 88% of Houston homes
Each bar's width represents the percentage of Houston homes in that pollution range. This property ranks in the 10-19th percentile (top 15% most polluted).

Top chemicals released near this property (past 10 years):

m-Cresol, 2,4-Dimethylphenol, p-Cresol, o-Cresol, Ethylene

View the full list of 70 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (70 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1m-Cresol108-39-445,935 lbs6,586 lbs5,666,444 lbs
22,4-Dimethylphenol105-67-913,055 lbs965 lbs4,229,319 lbs
3p-Cresol106-44-538,298 lbs3,292 lbs3,009,676 lbs
4o-Cresol95-48-725,861 lbs1,579 lbs1,765,596 lbs
5Ethylene74-85-11,517,808 lbs0 lbs1,517,808 lbs
6Phenol108-95-226,335 lbs3,108 lbs1,060,095 lbs
7n-Hexane110-54-3505,077 lbs51 lbs505,168 lbs
8Cumene98-82-8433,812 lbs0 lbs433,812 lbs
9Ethylene glycol107-21-1344,702 lbs0 lbs344,702 lbs
10Propylene115-07-1289,050 lbs0 lbs289,050 lbs
11Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-0199,880 lbs0 lbs199,880 lbs
12Benzene71-43-2167,699 lbs3 lbs167,702 lbs
13Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-5133,040 lbs0 lbs133,050 lbs
14Chlorine7782-50-596,845 lbs0 lbs96,850 lbs
15Toluene108-88-377,138 lbs530 lbs78,280 lbs
16Styrene100-42-559,223 lbs0 lbs59,223 lbs
17Ammonia7664-41-743,933 lbs3,477 lbs47,410 lbs
18Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22)75-45-646,271 lbs0 lbs46,271 lbs
19Certain glycol ethersN23037,995 lbs0 lbs37,995 lbs
20Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-431,340 lbs0 lbs31,340 lbs
21o-Toluidine95-53-429,521 lbs51 lbs30,113 lbs
22Chlorothalonil1897-45-629,974 lbs83 lbs30,057 lbs
23Isobutyraldehyde78-84-228,404 lbs0 lbs28,404 lbs
24Carbon disulfide75-15-027,720 lbs0 lbs27,720 lbs
25Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-726,000 lbs0 lbs26,000 lbs
26Cyclohexane110-82-723,921 lbs51 lbs24,022 lbs
27Butyraldehyde123-72-823,130 lbs0 lbs23,130 lbs
28Chloromethane74-87-315,422 lbs31 lbs15,478 lbs
29Chloroethane75-00-314,708 lbs41 lbs14,784 lbs
30Carbon tetrachloride56-23-514,345 lbs12 lbs14,358 lbs
31Zinc compoundsN9826,283 lbs6,866 lbs13,164 lbs
32Diaminotoluene (mixed isomers)25376-45-812,695 lbs51 lbs12,797 lbs
33m-Xylene108-38-311,963 lbs54 lbs12,017 lbs
34Ethylbenzene100-41-411,812 lbs0 lbs11,812 lbs
35Vanadium compoundsN7706,236 lbs2,153 lbs8,389 lbs
36Aniline62-53-36,824 lbs25 lbs7,119 lbs
37Methanol67-56-17,096 lbs0 lbs7,096 lbs
38Biphenyl92-52-46,522 lbs15 lbs6,552 lbs
391,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-64,717 lbs0 lbs4,717 lbs
40n-Butyl alcohol71-36-34,032 lbs0 lbs4,032 lbs
41Phthalic anhydride85-44-93,729 lbs0 lbs3,729 lbs
42Hydrogen cyanide74-90-83,231 lbs0 lbs3,231 lbs
43Manganese compoundsN4502,054 lbs262 lbs2,316 lbs
44Manganese7439-96-51,668 lbs543 lbs2,211 lbs
45Chromium7440-47-31,182 lbs925 lbs2,106 lbs
46Nickel7440-02-0974 lbs543 lbs1,517 lbs
47o-Xylene95-47-61,330 lbs0 lbs1,330 lbs
48Formic acid64-18-61,012 lbs0 lbs1,012 lbs
49Hexachlorobenzene118-74-11,002 lbs1 lbs1,003 lbs
50Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N090410 lbs417 lbs828 lbs
51Maleic anhydride108-31-6816 lbs0 lbs816 lbs
521,3-Butadiene106-99-0752 lbs0 lbs752 lbs
53Nickel compoundsN495443 lbs250 lbs694 lbs
54Boron trifluoride7637-07-2455 lbs0 lbs455 lbs
55Lead compoundsN420290 lbs23 lbs315 lbs
56Manganese And Manganese CompoundsN450309 lbs0 lbs309 lbs
57Copper7440-50-8250 lbs0 lbs250 lbs
58Cobalt7440-48-4250 lbs0 lbs250 lbs
59Formaldehyde50-00-0204 lbs0 lbs204 lbs
601,2-Dibromoethane106-93-4133 lbs0 lbs133 lbs
611,2-Dichloroethane107-06-2127 lbs0 lbs127 lbs
62Naphthalene91-20-3107 lbs0 lbs107 lbs
63Lead And Lead CompoundsN42054 lbs24 lbs78 lbs
64Dioxin and dioxin-like compoundsN15039 lbs0 lbs39 lbs
65Nitric acid7697-37-228 lbs0 lbs28 lbs
66Lead7439-92-14 lbs20 lbs23 lbs
67Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N09011 lbs0 lbs11 lbs
68Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN53510 lbs0 lbs10 lbs
69Diphenylamine122-39-48 lbs0 lbs8 lbs
70Mercury7439-97-60 lbs0 lbs2 lbs

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Ethylene, Ethylene glycol, Propylene, Cumene, Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)

View the full list of 40 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (40 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Ethylene74-85-1128,482 lbs0 lbs128,482 lbs
2Ethylene glycol107-21-1111,461 lbs0 lbs111,461 lbs
3Propylene115-07-157,757 lbs0 lbs57,757 lbs
4Cumene98-82-827,828 lbs0 lbs27,863 lbs
5Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-019,612 lbs0 lbs19,612 lbs
6Benzene71-43-218,400 lbs0 lbs18,401 lbs
7n-Hexane110-54-316,180 lbs5 lbs16,196 lbs
8Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-513,724 lbs0 lbs13,724 lbs
9Zinc compoundsN982355 lbs476 lbs9,548 lbs
10m-Cresol108-39-45,580 lbs416 lbs7,579 lbs
112,4-Dimethylphenol105-67-91,591 lbs64 lbs7,241 lbs
12p-Cresol106-44-54,895 lbs208 lbs5,894 lbs
13Phenol108-95-24,898 lbs151 lbs5,426 lbs
14Isobutyraldehyde78-84-24,431 lbs0 lbs4,431 lbs
15o-Toluidine95-53-44,008 lbs5 lbs4,018 lbs
16o-Cresol95-48-73,192 lbs103 lbs3,937 lbs
17Toluene108-88-3516 lbs0 lbs2,935 lbs
18Cyclohexane110-82-72,839 lbs5 lbs2,849 lbs
19Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-42,619 lbs0 lbs2,619 lbs
20Butyraldehyde123-72-82,507 lbs0 lbs2,507 lbs
21Carbon disulfide75-15-01,835 lbs0 lbs2,484 lbs
22Chloroethane75-00-32,102 lbs5 lbs2,107 lbs
23Chloromethane74-87-31,938 lbs5 lbs1,943 lbs
24Diaminotoluene (mixed isomers)25376-45-81,821 lbs5 lbs1,831 lbs
25Ammonia7664-41-71,819 lbs0 lbs1,819 lbs
26Methanol67-56-11,343 lbs0 lbs1,343 lbs
27Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0901 lbs0 lbs1,095 lbs
28n-Butyl alcohol71-36-3638 lbs0 lbs638 lbs
29Chlorine7782-50-5438 lbs0 lbs438 lbs
30Perfluorooctanoic acid335-67-10 lbs0 lbs402 lbs
311,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-679 lbs0 lbs257 lbs
32Manganese7439-96-5162 lbs86 lbs248 lbs
33Chromium7440-47-371 lbs144 lbs215 lbs
34Certain glycol ethersN230214 lbs0 lbs214 lbs
35Formic acid64-18-6173 lbs0 lbs173 lbs
36Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-791 lbs0 lbs127 lbs
37Nickel7440-02-018 lbs86 lbs104 lbs
38Lead And Lead CompoundsN4207 lbs0 lbs69 lbs
391,2-Dibromoethane106-93-44 lbs0 lbs4 lbs
40Lead compoundsN4200 lbs3 lbs3 lbs

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