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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
1126 17TH ST GALENA PARK 77547
Building Size
1,578 sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
25.52 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: 15.52 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 86% 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)
2.93 million lbs
Extremely High
449.0x more than typical Houston property
≈ 146 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)
2.93 million lbs
Extremely High
607.2x 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 thousand lbs
Very 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)2,929,494 lbs2,928,014 lbs1,480 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)115,244 lbs92,941 lbs82 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 86% 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, Propylene, Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size), Ethylene, 1,3-Butadiene

View the full list of 39 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (39 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1n-Hexane110-54-3760,001 lbs9 lbs760,493 lbs
2Propylene115-07-1272,238 lbs0 lbs272,238 lbs
3Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-9250,113 lbs0 lbs250,113 lbs
4Ethylene74-85-1243,909 lbs0 lbs243,909 lbs
51,3-Butadiene106-99-0232,089 lbs0 lbs232,089 lbs
6Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-7212,239 lbs114 lbs214,754 lbs
7Hydrogen cyanide74-90-8213,734 lbs0 lbs213,734 lbs
8n-Butyl alcohol71-36-3137,606 lbs0 lbs137,606 lbs
9Toluene108-88-3127,206 lbs33 lbs128,183 lbs
10Benzene71-43-294,034 lbs29 lbs94,635 lbs
11Ammonia7664-41-787,820 lbs0 lbs87,820 lbs
12Methanol67-56-165,798 lbs0 lbs65,798 lbs
13Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-437,772 lbs0 lbs37,773 lbs
14Ethylbenzene100-41-433,303 lbs55 lbs33,987 lbs
15Propionaldehyde123-38-631,241 lbs0 lbs31,241 lbs
16Cyclohexane110-82-728,736 lbs0 lbs29,496 lbs
17Butyraldehyde123-72-822,150 lbs0 lbs22,150 lbs
18Naphthalene91-20-315,386 lbs0 lbs16,713 lbs
19Dicyclopentadiene77-73-614,013 lbs0 lbs14,013 lbs
20Isoprene78-79-513,272 lbs0 lbs13,272 lbs
211,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-610,135 lbs0 lbs10,610 lbs
22Cumene98-82-87,282 lbs0 lbs7,469 lbs
23Biphenyl92-52-44,816 lbs0 lbs5,138 lbs
24Manganese7439-96-54,228 lbs0 lbs4,228 lbs
25Isobutyraldehyde78-84-24,080 lbs0 lbs4,080 lbs
26Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-03,066 lbs0 lbs3,066 lbs
27Zinc compoundsN982219 lbs1,181 lbs2,891 lbs
28Nickel7440-02-0411 lbs1 lbs411 lbs
29Hydrogen fluoride7664-39-3229 lbs0 lbs299 lbs
30Chlorine7782-50-5268 lbs0 lbs268 lbs
31Lead7439-92-1229 lbs1 lbs230 lbs
32Mercury compoundsN458165 lbs1 lbs166 lbs
33Mercury And Mercury CompoundsN45897 lbs0 lbs97 lbs
34Lead compoundsN4207 lbs51 lbs58 lbs
35Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN59045 lbs0 lbs45 lbs
36Mercury7439-97-642 lbs0 lbs42 lbs
37Anthracene120-12-731 lbs0 lbs31 lbs
38Lead And Lead CompoundsN4202 lbs6 lbs8 lbs
39Benzo[g,h,i]perylene191-24-23 lbs0 lbs3 lbs

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

1,3-Butadiene, Zinc compounds, Ethylene, n-Hexane, Xylene (mixed isomers)

View the full list of 21 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (21 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
11,3-Butadiene106-99-033,331 lbs0 lbs33,331 lbs
2Zinc compoundsN98222 lbs32 lbs19,978 lbs
3Ethylene74-85-114,987 lbs0 lbs14,987 lbs
4n-Hexane110-54-39,223 lbs0 lbs9,327 lbs
5Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-78,330 lbs18 lbs8,725 lbs
6Ammonia7664-41-78,151 lbs0 lbs8,184 lbs
7Toluene108-88-35,576 lbs10 lbs5,723 lbs
8Benzene71-43-24,710 lbs4 lbs4,828 lbs
9Isoprene78-79-52,371 lbs0 lbs2,371 lbs
10Ethylbenzene100-41-41,386 lbs12 lbs1,473 lbs
111,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-61,076 lbs0 lbs1,285 lbs
12Propylene115-07-11,202 lbs0 lbs1,202 lbs
13Lead And Lead CompoundsN4200 lbs5 lbs1,192 lbs
14Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-4923 lbs0 lbs923 lbs
15Naphthalene91-20-3607 lbs0 lbs631 lbs
16Cyclohexane110-82-7417 lbs0 lbs435 lbs
17Cumene98-82-8263 lbs0 lbs269 lbs
18Lead7439-92-1228 lbs1 lbs234 lbs
19Nickel7440-02-090 lbs0 lbs98 lbs
20Chlorine7782-50-525 lbs0 lbs25 lbs
21Mercury And Mercury CompoundsN45821 lbs0 lbs23 lbs

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