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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
10222 BELFAST RD LA PORTE 77571
Building Size
2,355 sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
19.38 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: 9.38 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)
2.54 million lbs
Extremely High
388.9x more than typical Houston property
≈ 127 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)
2.52 million lbs
Extremely High
522.8x 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)2,537,222 lbs2,520,886 lbs16,336 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)1,110,423 lbs276,983 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, Hydroquinone

View the full list of 46 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (46 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
5Hydroquinone123-31-942,495 lbs0 lbs42,495 lbs
6Molybdenum trioxide1313-27-537,655 lbs3,227 lbs40,897 lbs
7Propylene115-07-136,801 lbs0 lbs36,801 lbs
8Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-136,313 lbs0 lbs36,313 lbs
9Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-431,678 lbs0 lbs31,678 lbs
10Cumene98-82-831,173 lbs0 lbs31,173 lbs
11Methanol67-56-19,356 lbs0 lbs15,883 lbs
12Nickel compoundsN49511,795 lbs1,904 lbs13,714 lbs
13Benzene71-43-210,536 lbs0 lbs10,536 lbs
14Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N51130 lbs9,885 lbs9,930 lbs
15Styrene100-42-57,344 lbs0 lbs7,344 lbs
16Cobalt compoundsN0965,871 lbs886 lbs6,772 lbs
17tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-05,606 lbs0 lbs5,606 lbs
18Nickel And Nickel CompoundsN4954,878 lbs62 lbs4,940 lbs
19Cobalt And Cobalt CompoundsN0964,551 lbs42 lbs4,593 lbs
20Toluene108-88-32,689 lbs0 lbs2,689 lbs
21Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-72,454 lbs0 lbs2,454 lbs
22Dimethylamine124-40-31,745 lbs0 lbs1,745 lbs
23Allyl alcohol107-18-61,569 lbs0 lbs1,569 lbs
24Certain glycol ethersN2301,449 lbs0 lbs1,450 lbs
25Diphenylamine122-39-41,084 lbs0 lbs1,084 lbs
261,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-6995 lbs0 lbs995 lbs
27Cyclohexane110-82-7857 lbs0 lbs857 lbs
28Ethylene oxide75-21-8791 lbs0 lbs791 lbs
29Maleic anhydride108-31-6612 lbs0 lbs612 lbs
30Benzoyl chloride98-88-4469 lbs0 lbs469 lbs
31Lead And Lead CompoundsN420211 lbs10 lbs221 lbs
32Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))N040145 lbs30 lbs175 lbs
33Formaldehyde50-00-046 lbs102 lbs148 lbs
34Lead compoundsN420138 lbs4 lbs142 lbs
35Copper compoundsN100132 lbs6 lbs138 lbs
36Propylene oxide75-56-9132 lbs0 lbs132 lbs
37Ethylbenzene100-41-494 lbs0 lbs94 lbs
38Cyanide compoundsN1065 lbs0 lbs58 lbs
39Chloromethane74-87-351 lbs0 lbs51 lbs
40Chromium7440-47-345 lbs0 lbs45 lbs
41Naphthalene91-20-333 lbs0 lbs33 lbs
42Ethylene glycol107-21-123 lbs0 lbs23 lbs
43Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether111-44-43 lbs0 lbs3 lbs
44Cumene hydroperoxide80-15-92 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
45Methyl methacrylate80-62-62 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
46n-Butyl alcohol71-36-31 lbs0 lbs1 lbs

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Methanol, n-Hexane, tert-Butyl alcohol, Molybdenum trioxide, Ethylene

View the full list of 41 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (41 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
4Molybdenum trioxide1313-27-52,770 lbs482 lbs79,984 lbs
5Ethylene74-85-171,321 lbs0 lbs71,321 lbs
6Ammonia7664-41-745,360 lbs5 lbs46,960 lbs
71,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-674 lbs0 lbs44,010 lbs
8Copper7440-50-80 lbs0 lbs27,230 lbs
9Toluene108-88-316 lbs0 lbs14,037 lbs
10Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-739 lbs0 lbs13,258 lbs
11Nickel And Nickel CompoundsN49582 lbs8 lbs12,690 lbs
12Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN5350 lbs0 lbs11,809 lbs
13Propylene115-07-110,035 lbs0 lbs10,035 lbs
14Nitric acid7697-37-29,488 lbs5 lbs9,498 lbs
15Nickel compoundsN4951,017 lbs108 lbs7,851 lbs
16Cumene98-82-82,616 lbs0 lbs5,324 lbs
17Hydroquinone123-31-94,862 lbs0 lbs4,862 lbs
18Naphthalene91-20-30 lbs0 lbs4,065 lbs
19Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-13,997 lbs0 lbs3,997 lbs
20Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-43,596 lbs0 lbs3,596 lbs
21Cobalt compoundsN096455 lbs36 lbs2,816 lbs
22Ethylene oxide75-21-863 lbs0 lbs2,763 lbs
23Ethylbenzene100-41-44 lbs0 lbs2,643 lbs
24Styrene100-42-5116 lbs0 lbs1,850 lbs
25Cumene hydroperoxide80-15-90 lbs0 lbs1,560 lbs
26Ethylene glycol107-21-10 lbs0 lbs1,138 lbs
27Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110 lbs622 lbs1,122 lbs
28Benzene71-43-21,090 lbs0 lbs1,090 lbs
29Cobalt And Cobalt CompoundsN09682 lbs8 lbs917 lbs
30Formaldehyde50-00-03 lbs0 lbs513 lbs
31Maleic anhydride108-31-68 lbs0 lbs414 lbs
32Dimethyl phthalate131-11-30 lbs0 lbs406 lbs
33Cyclohexane110-82-724 lbs0 lbs315 lbs
34Dimethylamine124-40-3113 lbs0 lbs113 lbs
35Diphenylamine122-39-4103 lbs0 lbs103 lbs
36Lead And Lead CompoundsN42016 lbs1 lbs68 lbs
37Benzoyl chloride98-88-433 lbs0 lbs33 lbs
38Acrylonitrile107-13-10 lbs0 lbs4 lbs
39Methyl methacrylate80-62-60 lbs0 lbs4 lbs
40Aniline62-53-30 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
41Propylene oxide75-56-91 lbs0 lbs1 lbs

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