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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
10022 RUSTIC GATE RD LA PORTE 77571
Building Size
2,077 sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
21.57 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
Property not flooded at current water level. No damage to calculate.
Depth-Damage Estimate (Neighborhood Comparison)
$0
Property not flooded at current water level. No damage to calculate.
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: 11.57 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 85% 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)
2.38 million lbs
Extremely High
365.5x more than typical Houston property
≈ 119 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)
2.37 million lbs
Extremely High
491.2x 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)
16 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)2,384,845 lbs2,368,509 lbs16,336 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)1,170,700 lbs255,308 lbs1,275 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 85% 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):

n-Hexane, Ammonia, Nitric acid, Ethylene, Molybdenum trioxide

View the full list of 42 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (42 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1n-Hexane110-54-31,020,298 lbs0 lbs1,020,298 lbs
2Ammonia7664-41-7413,789 lbs123 lbs413,932 lbs
3Nitric acid7697-37-2397,654 lbs55 lbs397,734 lbs
4Ethylene74-85-1397,288 lbs0 lbs397,288 lbs
5Molybdenum trioxide1313-27-537,655 lbs3,227 lbs40,897 lbs
6Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-431,678 lbs0 lbs31,678 lbs
7Methanol67-56-19,356 lbs0 lbs15,883 lbs
8Nickel compoundsN49511,795 lbs1,904 lbs13,714 lbs
9Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N51130 lbs9,885 lbs9,930 lbs
10Certain glycol ethersN2309,458 lbs0 lbs9,459 lbs
11Cobalt compoundsN0965,871 lbs886 lbs6,772 lbs
12tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-05,606 lbs0 lbs5,606 lbs
13Nickel And Nickel CompoundsN4954,878 lbs62 lbs4,940 lbs
14Cobalt And Cobalt CompoundsN0964,551 lbs42 lbs4,593 lbs
15Toluene108-88-32,689 lbs0 lbs2,689 lbs
16Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-72,454 lbs0 lbs2,454 lbs
17Ethylene oxide75-21-82,160 lbs0 lbs2,160 lbs
18Propylene oxide75-56-91,981 lbs0 lbs1,981 lbs
19Dimethylamine124-40-31,745 lbs0 lbs1,745 lbs
20Allyl alcohol107-18-61,569 lbs0 lbs1,569 lbs
21NonylphenolN5301,013 lbs0 lbs1,013 lbs
22Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN5351,008 lbs0 lbs1,008 lbs
231,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-6995 lbs0 lbs995 lbs
24Cyclohexane110-82-7857 lbs0 lbs857 lbs
25Maleic anhydride108-31-6612 lbs0 lbs612 lbs
26Benzoyl chloride98-88-4469 lbs0 lbs469 lbs
27Lead And Lead CompoundsN420211 lbs10 lbs221 lbs
28Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))N040145 lbs30 lbs175 lbs
29Formaldehyde50-00-046 lbs102 lbs148 lbs
30Lead compoundsN420138 lbs4 lbs142 lbs
31Copper compoundsN100132 lbs6 lbs138 lbs
32Ethylbenzene100-41-494 lbs0 lbs94 lbs
33Diphenylamine122-39-487 lbs0 lbs87 lbs
34Cumene98-82-877 lbs0 lbs77 lbs
35Cyanide compoundsN1065 lbs0 lbs58 lbs
36Chloromethane74-87-351 lbs0 lbs51 lbs
37Naphthalene91-20-333 lbs0 lbs33 lbs
38Ethylene glycol107-21-123 lbs0 lbs23 lbs
39Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether111-44-43 lbs0 lbs3 lbs
40Cumene hydroperoxide80-15-92 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
41Methyl methacrylate80-62-62 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
42n-Butyl alcohol71-36-31 lbs0 lbs1 lbs

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Methanol, n-Hexane, tert-Butyl alcohol, Nonylphenol Ethoxylates, Molybdenum trioxide

View the full list of 38 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (38 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Methanol67-56-11,986 lbs0 lbs510,450 lbs
2n-Hexane110-54-3117,147 lbs0 lbs117,671 lbs
3tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-0467 lbs0 lbs93,900 lbs
4Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN535131 lbs0 lbs93,342 lbs
5Molybdenum trioxide1313-27-52,770 lbs482 lbs79,984 lbs
6Ethylene74-85-171,321 lbs0 lbs71,321 lbs
7Ammonia7664-41-745,360 lbs5 lbs46,960 lbs
81,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-674 lbs0 lbs44,010 lbs
9Copper7440-50-80 lbs0 lbs27,230 lbs
10Toluene108-88-316 lbs0 lbs14,037 lbs
11Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-739 lbs0 lbs13,258 lbs
12Nickel And Nickel CompoundsN49582 lbs8 lbs12,690 lbs
13Nitric acid7697-37-29,488 lbs5 lbs9,498 lbs
14Nickel compoundsN4951,017 lbs108 lbs7,851 lbs
15Naphthalene91-20-30 lbs0 lbs4,065 lbs
16Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-43,596 lbs0 lbs3,596 lbs
17Cobalt compoundsN096455 lbs36 lbs2,816 lbs
18Ethylene oxide75-21-870 lbs0 lbs2,770 lbs
19Cumene98-82-84 lbs0 lbs2,713 lbs
20Ethylbenzene100-41-44 lbs0 lbs2,643 lbs
21Styrene100-42-50 lbs0 lbs1,734 lbs
22Cumene hydroperoxide80-15-90 lbs0 lbs1,560 lbs
23Ethylene glycol107-21-10 lbs0 lbs1,138 lbs
24Certain glycol ethersN230961 lbs0 lbs1,125 lbs
25Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110 lbs622 lbs1,122 lbs
26Cobalt And Cobalt CompoundsN09682 lbs8 lbs917 lbs
27Formaldehyde50-00-03 lbs0 lbs513 lbs
28Maleic anhydride108-31-68 lbs0 lbs414 lbs
29Dimethyl phthalate131-11-30 lbs0 lbs406 lbs
30Cyclohexane110-82-724 lbs0 lbs315 lbs
31NonylphenolN5301 lbs0 lbs224 lbs
32Propylene oxide75-56-939 lbs0 lbs203 lbs
33Dimethylamine124-40-3113 lbs0 lbs113 lbs
34Lead And Lead CompoundsN42016 lbs1 lbs68 lbs
35Benzoyl chloride98-88-433 lbs0 lbs33 lbs
36Acrylonitrile107-13-10 lbs0 lbs4 lbs
37Methyl methacrylate80-62-60 lbs0 lbs4 lbs
38Aniline62-53-30 lbs0 lbs2 lbs

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