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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 PENN CITY RD HOUSTON 77015
Elevation
21.44 ft
Height above sea level from USGS data.
FEMA Flood Zone
X
Moderate to Low Risk - Outside 500-year floodplain
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk based on FEMA zone and simulation.

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
Very Low
Flood Depth
0 ft ±0.5 ft
No flooding at current water 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 Safe
Safety Margin: 11.44 feet
Severity: Safe

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.

  • FEMA Zone X (minimal hazard) - flood insurance available at preferred rates.
  • 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.

🏭 Part 2: Industrial Pollution Exposure

Property Pollution Ranking
High
Higher pollution than 89% 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)
6.33 million lbs
Extremely High
969.7x more than typical Houston property
≈ 316 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)
5.24 million lbs
Extremely High
1086.2x 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)
1.09 million 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)6,326,499 lbs5,237,876 lbs1,088,623 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)655,304 lbs531,734 lbs75,267 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 89% 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 72 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (72 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-Cresol95-48-727,446 lbs1,579 lbs1,767,181 lbs
5Ethylene74-85-11,557,991 lbs0 lbs1,557,991 lbs
6Phenol108-95-230,598 lbs3,108 lbs1,064,358 lbs
7Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110 lbs1,038,744 lbs1,038,744 lbs
8Cumene98-82-8517,813 lbs1 lbs517,814 lbs
9n-Hexane110-54-3504,571 lbs51 lbs504,662 lbs
10Ethylene glycol107-21-1344,305 lbs0 lbs344,305 lbs
11Propylene115-07-1289,050 lbs0 lbs289,050 lbs
12Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-0213,345 lbs0 lbs213,345 lbs
13Acetophenone98-86-2206,492 lbs3,645 lbs210,136 lbs
14Methanol67-56-1182,045 lbs7,563 lbs189,608 lbs
15Vinyl chloride75-01-4166,976 lbs14 lbs166,990 lbs
16Benzene71-43-2165,846 lbs3 lbs165,849 lbs
17Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-5133,040 lbs0 lbs133,050 lbs
18Chlorine7782-50-5101,816 lbs0 lbs101,821 lbs
19Acetaldehyde75-07-092,740 lbs3,956 lbs96,696 lbs
20Toluene108-88-366,449 lbs530 lbs67,015 lbs
21Ammonia7664-41-740,809 lbs6,158 lbs46,967 lbs
22Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22)75-45-646,271 lbs0 lbs46,271 lbs
23Certain glycol ethersN23037,092 lbs0 lbs37,092 lbs
24Cyclohexane110-82-734,886 lbs51 lbs34,987 lbs
25Styrene100-42-532,913 lbs0 lbs32,913 lbs
26Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-431,340 lbs0 lbs31,340 lbs
27o-Toluidine95-53-429,521 lbs51 lbs30,113 lbs
28Chlorothalonil1897-45-629,974 lbs83 lbs30,057 lbs
29Isobutyraldehyde78-84-228,404 lbs0 lbs28,404 lbs
30Carbon disulfide75-15-027,720 lbs0 lbs27,720 lbs
31Butyraldehyde123-72-823,130 lbs0 lbs23,130 lbs
321,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-618,569 lbs0 lbs18,569 lbs
33Zinc compoundsN98210,410 lbs6,866 lbs17,290 lbs
34Chloromethane74-87-315,422 lbs31 lbs15,478 lbs
35Boron trifluoride7637-07-214,843 lbs0 lbs14,843 lbs
36Chloroethane75-00-314,708 lbs41 lbs14,784 lbs
37Carbon tetrachloride56-23-514,345 lbs12 lbs14,358 lbs
38Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-713,525 lbs0 lbs13,525 lbs
39Diaminotoluene (mixed isomers)25376-45-812,695 lbs51 lbs12,797 lbs
40m-Xylene108-38-311,963 lbs54 lbs12,017 lbs
41Vanadium compoundsN7706,236 lbs2,153 lbs8,389 lbs
42Aniline62-53-36,824 lbs25 lbs7,119 lbs
43Biphenyl92-52-46,522 lbs15 lbs6,552 lbs
44Ethylbenzene100-41-45,252 lbs0 lbs5,252 lbs
45n-Butyl alcohol71-36-34,032 lbs0 lbs4,032 lbs
46Phthalic anhydride85-44-93,545 lbs0 lbs3,545 lbs
47Hydrogen cyanide74-90-83,231 lbs0 lbs3,231 lbs
48Manganese compoundsN4502,054 lbs262 lbs2,316 lbs
49Manganese7439-96-51,668 lbs543 lbs2,211 lbs
50Chromium7440-47-31,182 lbs925 lbs2,106 lbs
51Maleic anhydride108-31-61,686 lbs0 lbs1,686 lbs
52Nickel7440-02-0974 lbs543 lbs1,517 lbs
53o-Xylene95-47-61,330 lbs0 lbs1,330 lbs
54Naphthalene91-20-31,322 lbs0 lbs1,323 lbs
551,3-Butadiene106-99-01,064 lbs0 lbs1,064 lbs
56Formaldehyde50-00-01,061 lbs0 lbs1,061 lbs
57Hexachlorobenzene118-74-11,002 lbs1 lbs1,003 lbs
58Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N090410 lbs417 lbs828 lbs
59Nickel compoundsN495443 lbs250 lbs694 lbs
60Manganese And Manganese CompoundsN450309 lbs0 lbs309 lbs
61Lead compoundsN420290 lbs17 lbs308 lbs
62Cobalt7440-48-4250 lbs0 lbs250 lbs
63Copper7440-50-8250 lbs0 lbs250 lbs
641,2-Dibromoethane106-93-4133 lbs0 lbs133 lbs
651,2-Dichloroethane107-06-2127 lbs0 lbs127 lbs
66Diphenylamine122-39-4126 lbs0 lbs126 lbs
67Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-996 lbs0 lbs96 lbs
68Lead And Lead CompoundsN42054 lbs16 lbs71 lbs
69Dioxin and dioxin-like compoundsN15039 lbs0 lbs39 lbs
70Lead7439-92-14 lbs20 lbs23 lbs
71Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N09011 lbs0 lbs11 lbs
72Mercury7439-97-60 lbs0 lbs2 lbs

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Ethylene, Ethylene glycol, Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Propylene, Cumene

View the full list of 49 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (49 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Ethylene74-85-1159,132 lbs0 lbs159,132 lbs
2Ethylene glycol107-21-1111,462 lbs0 lbs111,462 lbs
3Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110 lbs72,435 lbs72,435 lbs
4Propylene115-07-157,757 lbs0 lbs57,757 lbs
5Cumene98-82-835,002 lbs0 lbs35,143 lbs
6Methanol67-56-13,330 lbs336 lbs25,653 lbs
7Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-020,007 lbs0 lbs20,007 lbs
8n-Hexane110-54-318,564 lbs5 lbs18,580 lbs
9Benzene71-43-218,482 lbs0 lbs18,492 lbs
10Acetophenone98-86-217,719 lbs350 lbs18,069 lbs
11Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-513,724 lbs0 lbs13,724 lbs
12Vinyl chloride75-01-413,207 lbs1 lbs13,208 lbs
13Zinc compoundsN982678 lbs476 lbs9,871 lbs
14Phenol108-95-26,849 lbs151 lbs8,729 lbs
15Acetaldehyde75-07-08,300 lbs380 lbs8,680 lbs
16m-Cresol108-39-45,580 lbs416 lbs7,579 lbs
172,4-Dimethylphenol105-67-91,591 lbs64 lbs7,241 lbs
18p-Cresol106-44-54,895 lbs208 lbs5,894 lbs
19o-Cresol95-48-73,280 lbs103 lbs5,059 lbs
20Isobutyraldehyde78-84-24,431 lbs0 lbs4,431 lbs
21o-Toluidine95-53-44,008 lbs5 lbs4,018 lbs
221,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-61,978 lbs0 lbs2,677 lbs
23Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-42,619 lbs0 lbs2,619 lbs
24Butyraldehyde123-72-82,507 lbs0 lbs2,507 lbs
25Carbon disulfide75-15-01,835 lbs0 lbs2,484 lbs
26Cyclohexane110-82-72,334 lbs5 lbs2,398 lbs
27Toluene108-88-3345 lbs0 lbs2,198 lbs
28Chloroethane75-00-32,102 lbs5 lbs2,107 lbs
29Chloromethane74-87-31,938 lbs5 lbs1,943 lbs
30Diaminotoluene (mixed isomers)25376-45-81,821 lbs5 lbs1,831 lbs
31Ammonia7664-41-71,819 lbs0 lbs1,819 lbs
32Boron trifluoride7637-07-21,178 lbs0 lbs1,178 lbs
33Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0901 lbs0 lbs1,095 lbs
34Formaldehyde50-00-099 lbs0 lbs978 lbs
35Chlorine7782-50-5925 lbs0 lbs925 lbs
36Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-7576 lbs0 lbs743 lbs
37n-Butyl alcohol71-36-3638 lbs0 lbs638 lbs
38Perfluorooctanoic acid335-67-10 lbs0 lbs402 lbs
391,3-Butadiene106-99-0295 lbs0 lbs295 lbs
40Maleic anhydride108-31-6132 lbs0 lbs281 lbs
41Manganese7439-96-5162 lbs86 lbs248 lbs
42Naphthalene91-20-3193 lbs0 lbs222 lbs
43Chromium7440-47-371 lbs144 lbs215 lbs
44Nickel7440-02-018 lbs86 lbs104 lbs
45Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-996 lbs0 lbs96 lbs
46Lead And Lead CompoundsN4207 lbs0 lbs69 lbs
47Ethylbenzene100-41-422 lbs0 lbs40 lbs
48Diphenylamine122-39-423 lbs0 lbs23 lbs
491,2-Dibromoethane106-93-44 lbs0 lbs4 lbs

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