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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
15627 JACINTOPORT BLVD HOUSTON 77015
Elevation
22.4 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: 12.4 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 81% 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)
959 thousand lbs
Extremely High
146.9x more than typical Houston property
≈ 48 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)
953 thousand lbs
Extremely High
197.7x 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)
5 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)958,717 lbs953,454 lbs5,262 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)336,586 lbs166,674 lbs392 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 81% 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):

Ethylene glycol, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, n-Butyl alcohol, Xylene (mixed isomers), Isobutyraldehyde

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)
1Ethylene glycol107-21-1344,319 lbs0 lbs344,319 lbs
21,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-6131,502 lbs0 lbs131,502 lbs
3n-Butyl alcohol71-36-370,241 lbs6 lbs70,247 lbs
4Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-766,479 lbs0 lbs66,479 lbs
5Isobutyraldehyde78-84-256,186 lbs0 lbs56,186 lbs
6Methyl tert-butyl ether1634-04-442,170 lbs263 lbs42,433 lbs
7Certain glycol ethersN23035,279 lbs0 lbs35,279 lbs
8Propylene115-07-128,569 lbs0 lbs28,569 lbs
9Butyraldehyde123-72-823,348 lbs0 lbs23,348 lbs
10Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-119,125 lbs3,068 lbs22,193 lbs
11Naphthalene91-20-320,355 lbs0 lbs20,356 lbs
12tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-015,656 lbs1,309 lbs16,965 lbs
13Ammonia7664-41-716,510 lbs0 lbs16,510 lbs
14Vinyl acetate108-05-415,945 lbs87 lbs16,032 lbs
15Ethylbenzene100-41-415,682 lbs0 lbs15,682 lbs
16Cyclohexane110-82-712,912 lbs7 lbs12,919 lbs
17n-Hexane110-54-310,410 lbs0 lbs10,410 lbs
18Methanol67-56-16,343 lbs308 lbs6,651 lbs
19Chlorine7782-50-54,596 lbs0 lbs4,596 lbs
20Benzene71-43-24,508 lbs0 lbs4,508 lbs
21Phthalic anhydride85-44-93,545 lbs0 lbs3,545 lbs
22Toluene108-88-32,431 lbs0 lbs2,431 lbs
23Chromium7440-47-31,812 lbs15 lbs1,827 lbs
24o-Xylene95-47-61,330 lbs0 lbs1,330 lbs
25Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0901,236 lbs41 lbs1,277 lbs
26Ethyl acrylate140-88-5728 lbs0 lbs728 lbs
27Maleic anhydride108-31-6640 lbs0 lbs640 lbs
281,3-Butadiene106-99-0626 lbs0 lbs626 lbs
29Dicyclopentadiene77-73-6345 lbs0 lbs345 lbs
30Antimony compoundsN010235 lbs0 lbs235 lbs
31Nickel7440-02-0106 lbs42 lbs148 lbs
32Cumene98-82-8107 lbs0 lbs108 lbs
33Manganese7439-96-559 lbs22 lbs81 lbs
34Copper7440-50-815 lbs43 lbs58 lbs
35sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-255 lbs0 lbs55 lbs
36Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0900 lbs40 lbs40 lbs
37Lead compoundsN42025 lbs4 lbs29 lbs
382-Methoxyethanol109-86-413 lbs0 lbs13 lbs
39Lead7439-92-13 lbs7 lbs10 lbs
40Zinc compoundsN9825 lbs0 lbs6 lbs
41Biphenyl92-52-43 lbs0 lbs3 lbs

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Isobutyraldehyde, Ethylene glycol, Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region), n-Butyl alcohol, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene

View the full list of 26 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (26 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Isobutyraldehyde78-84-26,676 lbs0 lbs150,593 lbs
2Ethylene glycol107-21-1111,461 lbs0 lbs111,461 lbs
3Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0900 lbs11 lbs15,941 lbs
4n-Butyl alcohol71-36-310,008 lbs0 lbs15,579 lbs
51,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-67,218 lbs0 lbs7,218 lbs
6Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-74,440 lbs0 lbs7,051 lbs
7Methyl tert-butyl ether1634-04-45,295 lbs56 lbs5,351 lbs
8Propylene115-07-14,176 lbs0 lbs4,176 lbs
9Naphthalene91-20-32,419 lbs0 lbs3,809 lbs
10Vinyl acetate108-05-43,041 lbs0 lbs3,041 lbs
11Certain glycol ethersN2302,726 lbs0 lbs2,726 lbs
12Butyraldehyde123-72-82,507 lbs0 lbs2,507 lbs
13Ammonia7664-41-71,819 lbs0 lbs1,819 lbs
14tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-01,168 lbs273 lbs1,441 lbs
15Ethylbenzene100-41-41,348 lbs0 lbs1,366 lbs
16Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-1804 lbs52 lbs856 lbs
17n-Hexane110-54-3462 lbs0 lbs462 lbs
18Chlorine7782-50-5428 lbs0 lbs428 lbs
19Cyclohexane110-82-7254 lbs0 lbs308 lbs
20Toluene108-88-3143 lbs0 lbs152 lbs
21Ethyl acrylate140-88-5117 lbs0 lbs117 lbs
22Benzene71-43-282 lbs0 lbs91 lbs
23sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-255 lbs0 lbs55 lbs
24Cumene98-82-825 lbs0 lbs27 lbs
25Lead And Lead CompoundsN4200 lbs0 lbs7 lbs
26Dicyclopentadiene77-73-63 lbs0 lbs3 lbs

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