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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
11245 HIGHWAY 225 LA PORTE 77571
Elevation
22.79 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: 12.79 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
Very High
Higher pollution than 92% 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)
11.24 million lbs
Extremely High
1722.8x more than typical Houston property
≈ 562 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)
8.77 million lbs
Extremely High
1819.5x 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)
2.47 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)11,240,088 lbs8,774,208 lbs2,465,880 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)3,008,487 lbs642,273 lbs176,882 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 92% of Houston homes
Each bar's width represents the percentage of Houston homes in that pollution range. This property ranks in the 0-9th percentile (top 10% most polluted).

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

Methanol, Vinyl acetate, Ethylene, Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Propylene

View the full list of 58 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (58 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1Methanol67-56-11,911,824 lbs653,582 lbs10,230,331 lbs
2Vinyl acetate108-05-41,447,723 lbs5,684 lbs4,152,949 lbs
3Ethylene74-85-12,687,145 lbs0 lbs2,687,145 lbs
4Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110 lbs1,746,382 lbs1,746,382 lbs
5Propylene115-07-11,107,583 lbs0 lbs1,107,583 lbs
6Acetaldehyde75-07-0219,660 lbs0 lbs554,695 lbs
7Hydroquinone123-31-90 lbs0 lbs430,145 lbs
8n-Hexane110-54-3410,309 lbs0 lbs410,309 lbs
9Ammonia7664-41-7239,837 lbs12,191 lbs252,028 lbs
10Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-9216,585 lbs0 lbs216,585 lbs
11Formaldehyde50-00-063,808 lbs0 lbs63,808 lbs
12Certain glycol ethersN23062,831 lbs0 lbs62,831 lbs
13Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-743,900 lbs0 lbs58,245 lbs
141,3-Butadiene106-99-050,362 lbs0 lbs50,362 lbs
15Toluene108-88-348,372 lbs33 lbs48,405 lbs
16n-Butyl alcohol71-36-348,129 lbs0 lbs48,129 lbs
17Methyl iodide74-88-437,993 lbs0 lbs37,993 lbs
18Chlorine7782-50-534,156 lbs3,421 lbs37,577 lbs
19Copper compoundsN1001 lbs84 lbs29,084 lbs
20Sodium nitrite7632-00-00 lbs26,012 lbs26,012 lbs
21Zinc compoundsN9824,689 lbs17,693 lbs22,382 lbs
22Benzene71-43-219,821 lbs42 lbs19,863 lbs
23Hydrogen fluoride7664-39-319,001 lbs0 lbs19,001 lbs
24Ethylene glycol107-21-116,751 lbs0 lbs16,751 lbs
25Chlorobenzene108-90-716,036 lbs0 lbs16,036 lbs
26Boron trifluoride7637-07-214,190 lbs0 lbs14,190 lbs
27N,N-Dimethylformamide68-12-29,020 lbs0 lbs9,020 lbs
28Dimethylamine124-40-37,035 lbs0 lbs7,035 lbs
29Maleic anhydride108-31-65,569 lbs0 lbs5,569 lbs
30Methyl methacrylate80-62-65,482 lbs0 lbs5,482 lbs
31Dichloromethane75-09-25,437 lbs0 lbs5,437 lbs
32Acetonitrile75-05-85,326 lbs0 lbs5,326 lbs
33Isoprene78-79-54,985 lbs0 lbs4,985 lbs
34Mercury7439-97-60 lbs0 lbs2,200 lbs
35Methyl acrylate96-33-32,031 lbs0 lbs2,031 lbs
36Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate117-81-72,020 lbs0 lbs2,020 lbs
37Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms)1344-28-11,750 lbs0 lbs1,750 lbs
38Cyclohexane110-82-71,246 lbs0 lbs1,246 lbs
39Styrene100-42-51,209 lbs0 lbs1,209 lbs
40Acrolein107-02-8810 lbs0 lbs810 lbs
41Naphthalene91-20-3493 lbs33 lbs526 lbs
42Ethylbenzene100-41-4391 lbs32 lbs423 lbs
43Dicyclopentadiene77-73-6290 lbs0 lbs290 lbs
44Manganese7439-96-50 lbs282 lbs282 lbs
45DiisocyanatesN120275 lbs0 lbs275 lbs
46Hexazinone51235-04-20 lbs212 lbs212 lbs
47Nickel7440-02-00 lbs152 lbs152 lbs
48Chromium7440-47-345 lbs25 lbs70 lbs
49sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-268 lbs0 lbs68 lbs
50Lead7439-92-10 lbs10 lbs10 lbs
51Nickel compoundsN4954 lbs3 lbs8 lbs
52Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN5907 lbs0 lbs7 lbs
53Copper And Copper CompoundsN1000 lbs6 lbs6 lbs
54Nickel And Nickel CompoundsN4952 lbs1 lbs3 lbs
55Mercury compoundsN4582 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
56Benzo[g,h,i]perylene191-24-20 lbs1 lbs1 lbs
57Methyl isocyanate624-83-91 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
58Mercury And Mercury CompoundsN4581 lbs0 lbs1 lbs

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Methanol, Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms), Ethylene, Maleic anhydride, Vinyl acetate

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)
1Methanol67-56-174,731 lbs64,010 lbs1,686,667 lbs
2Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms)1344-28-1250 lbs0 lbs353,010 lbs
3Ethylene74-85-1206,385 lbs0 lbs206,385 lbs
4Maleic anhydride108-31-61,569 lbs0 lbs134,889 lbs
5Vinyl acetate108-05-488,722 lbs410 lbs132,067 lbs
6Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110 lbs112,100 lbs112,100 lbs
7Propylene115-07-198,454 lbs0 lbs98,454 lbs
8Acetaldehyde75-07-057,110 lbs0 lbs89,690 lbs
9Ammonia7664-41-729,391 lbs121 lbs67,904 lbs
10n-Hexane110-54-332,452 lbs0 lbs32,452 lbs
11Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-929,545 lbs0 lbs29,545 lbs
12Hydroquinone123-31-90 lbs0 lbs28,819 lbs
13Acrolein107-02-8209 lbs0 lbs7,515 lbs
14Formaldehyde50-00-03,559 lbs0 lbs5,799 lbs
15Chlorine7782-50-53,660 lbs0 lbs3,660 lbs
161,3-Butadiene106-99-02,958 lbs0 lbs2,958 lbs
17Certain glycol ethersN2302,700 lbs0 lbs2,700 lbs
18Benzene71-43-21,725 lbs3 lbs2,171 lbs
19Hydrogen fluoride7664-39-31,738 lbs0 lbs1,738 lbs
20Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN5903 lbs0 lbs1,655 lbs
21Methyl iodide74-88-41,600 lbs0 lbs1,600 lbs
22Boron trifluoride7637-07-21,192 lbs0 lbs1,192 lbs
23Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-71,144 lbs0 lbs1,144 lbs
24Zinc compoundsN982425 lbs210 lbs1,065 lbs
25Isoprene78-79-5578 lbs0 lbs578 lbs
26N,N-Dimethylformamide68-12-2570 lbs0 lbs570 lbs
27Toluene108-88-3487 lbs3 lbs538 lbs
28Lead7439-92-10 lbs5 lbs457 lbs
29Ethylbenzene100-41-4358 lbs2 lbs365 lbs
30Naphthalene91-20-3270 lbs18 lbs288 lbs
31Cyclohexane110-82-7160 lbs0 lbs160 lbs
32Styrene100-42-5141 lbs0 lbs155 lbs
33Methyl methacrylate80-62-6142 lbs0 lbs142 lbs
34Dicyclopentadiene77-73-630 lbs0 lbs30 lbs
35Mercury And Mercury CompoundsN4581 lbs0 lbs12 lbs
36n-Butyl alcohol71-36-37 lbs0 lbs7 lbs
37sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-25 lbs0 lbs5 lbs
38Ethylene glycol107-21-11 lbs0 lbs1 lbs

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