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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
12763 NIMITZ ST HOUSTON 77015
Elevation
27.39 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: 17.39 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 79% 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)
749 thousand lbs
Extremely High
114.8x more than typical Houston property
≈ 37 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)
731 thousand lbs
Extremely High
151.5x 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)
18 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)749,305 lbs730,825 lbs18,481 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)83,798 lbs72,972 lbs1,261 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 79% of Houston homes
Each bar's width represents the percentage of Houston homes in that pollution range. This property ranks in the 20-29th percentile (top 25% most polluted).

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

m-Cresol, 2,4-Dimethylphenol, p-Cresol, o-Cresol, Phenol

View the full list of 41 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (41 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-Cresol95-48-725,461 lbs1,579 lbs1,765,196 lbs
5Phenol108-95-217,879 lbs3,104 lbs1,051,635 lbs
61,3-Butadiene106-99-0203,018 lbs0 lbs203,018 lbs
7Ethylene74-85-1165,454 lbs0 lbs165,454 lbs
8Styrene100-42-559,223 lbs0 lbs59,223 lbs
9n-Hexane110-54-346,122 lbs0 lbs46,122 lbs
10Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-722,855 lbs0 lbs22,855 lbs
11Toluene108-88-315,876 lbs0 lbs16,452 lbs
12Cyclohexane110-82-716,388 lbs0 lbs16,388 lbs
13Isoprene78-79-513,272 lbs0 lbs13,272 lbs
14Methanol67-56-112,158 lbs0 lbs12,158 lbs
15Ethylbenzene100-41-410,705 lbs0 lbs10,705 lbs
16Benzene71-43-27,037 lbs0 lbs7,037 lbs
17Ammonia7664-41-73,125 lbs0 lbs3,125 lbs
18Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-03,066 lbs0 lbs3,066 lbs
19Manganese7439-96-51,668 lbs543 lbs2,211 lbs
20Chromium7440-47-31,182 lbs925 lbs2,106 lbs
21Nickel7440-02-01,350 lbs544 lbs1,894 lbs
22Chlorine7782-50-51,412 lbs0 lbs1,412 lbs
23Manganese compoundsN450990 lbs262 lbs1,252 lbs
24Formic acid64-18-61,012 lbs0 lbs1,012 lbs
25Certain glycol ethersN230903 lbs0 lbs903 lbs
261,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-6863 lbs0 lbs863 lbs
27Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N090410 lbs417 lbs828 lbs
28Nickel compoundsN495443 lbs250 lbs694 lbs
29Ethylene glycol107-21-1398 lbs0 lbs398 lbs
30Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-5250 lbs0 lbs250 lbs
31Copper7440-50-8250 lbs0 lbs250 lbs
32Cobalt7440-48-4250 lbs0 lbs250 lbs
33Phthalic anhydride85-44-9184 lbs0 lbs184 lbs
34Maleic anhydride108-31-6139 lbs0 lbs139 lbs
35Propylene115-07-1126 lbs0 lbs126 lbs
36Naphthalene91-20-329 lbs0 lbs29 lbs
37Nitric acid7697-37-228 lbs0 lbs28 lbs
38Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN53510 lbs0 lbs10 lbs
39Lead And Lead CompoundsN4200 lbs7 lbs7 lbs
40Lead compoundsN4200 lbs6 lbs7 lbs
41Mercury7439-97-60 lbs0 lbs2 lbs

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

1,3-Butadiene, Ethylene, m-Cresol, 2,4-Dimethylphenol, p-Cresol

View the full list of 20 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (20 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
11,3-Butadiene106-99-032,375 lbs0 lbs32,375 lbs
2Ethylene74-85-114,466 lbs0 lbs14,466 lbs
3m-Cresol108-39-45,580 lbs416 lbs7,579 lbs
42,4-Dimethylphenol105-67-91,591 lbs64 lbs7,241 lbs
5p-Cresol106-44-54,895 lbs208 lbs5,894 lbs
6o-Cresol95-48-73,192 lbs103 lbs3,937 lbs
7Phenol108-95-22,525 lbs151 lbs3,053 lbs
8Isoprene78-79-52,371 lbs0 lbs2,371 lbs
9n-Hexane110-54-32,350 lbs0 lbs2,350 lbs
10Methanol67-56-11,343 lbs0 lbs1,343 lbs
11Cyclohexane110-82-71,053 lbs0 lbs1,053 lbs
12Toluene108-88-3314 lbs0 lbs890 lbs
13Manganese7439-96-5162 lbs86 lbs248 lbs
14Chromium7440-47-371 lbs144 lbs215 lbs
15Certain glycol ethersN230214 lbs0 lbs214 lbs
16Nickel7440-02-0108 lbs86 lbs202 lbs
17Formic acid64-18-6173 lbs0 lbs173 lbs
18Benzene71-43-2105 lbs0 lbs108 lbs
19Propylene115-07-183 lbs0 lbs83 lbs
20Lead compoundsN4200 lbs3 lbs3 lbs

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