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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
16503 JACINTOPORT BLVD HOUSTON 77015
Elevation
9.95 ft
Height above sea level from USGS data.
FEMA Flood Zone
AE
High Risk - 1% annual chance with established base flood elevation
Overall Risk
High
Property flooded at 0.1ft depth. Risk based on flood depth at structure.

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
High
Flood Depth
0.05 ft ±0.5 ft
Depth of water above ground 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 Flooded
Flood Depth: 0.05 feet
Severity: Minor

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.

  • This property is in a high-risk flood zone. Flood insurance is required for mortgages.
  • Consider flood mitigation measures like elevated utilities and flood vents.
  • 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.
  • Simulation shows flooding at current water level - review property drainage and consider mitigation.

🏭 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)
1.07 million lbs
Extremely High
164.7x more than typical Houston property
≈ 54 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)
1.07 million lbs
Extremely High
221.7x 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)
6 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)1,074,707 lbs1,069,094 lbs5,613 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)431,958 lbs166,266 lbs444 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, Benzene, Xylene (mixed isomers), n-Butyl alcohol

View the full list of 44 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (44 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1Ethylene glycol107-21-1343,060 lbs0 lbs343,060 lbs
21,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-6132,436 lbs2 lbs135,230 lbs
3Benzene71-43-291,047 lbs84 lbs101,504 lbs
4Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-777,964 lbs17 lbs95,551 lbs
5n-Butyl alcohol71-36-367,156 lbs6 lbs81,382 lbs
6Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-159,066 lbs3,068 lbs67,982 lbs
7Methanol67-56-111,240 lbs308 lbs58,080 lbs
8Formaldehyde50-00-00 lbs0 lbs54,569 lbs
9Methyl tert-butyl ether1634-04-444,474 lbs263 lbs44,737 lbs
10Certain glycol ethersN23036,305 lbs0 lbs36,305 lbs
11n-Hexane110-54-328,779 lbs0 lbs31,222 lbs
12Naphthalene91-20-324,985 lbs1 lbs29,662 lbs
13Isobutyraldehyde78-84-227,782 lbs0 lbs27,782 lbs
14Cyclohexane110-82-718,082 lbs7 lbs23,673 lbs
15Toluene108-88-319,162 lbs92 lbs22,395 lbs
16Ammonia7664-41-75 lbs0 lbs19,911 lbs
17Styrene100-42-518,406 lbs0 lbs19,468 lbs
18Ethylbenzene100-41-416,670 lbs4 lbs17,516 lbs
19tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-015,928 lbs1,309 lbs17,237 lbs
20Vinyl acetate108-05-416,160 lbs87 lbs16,247 lbs
211,3-Butadiene106-99-012,796 lbs0 lbs12,796 lbs
222-Nitropropane79-46-90 lbs0 lbs10,750 lbs
23Chromium7440-47-32,629 lbs102 lbs2,731 lbs
24Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0901,236 lbs41 lbs1,277 lbs
25Ethyl acrylate140-88-5728 lbs0 lbs728 lbs
26Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-4726 lbs0 lbs726 lbs
27Propylene115-07-1704 lbs0 lbs704 lbs
28Nickel7440-02-0421 lbs106 lbs527 lbs
29Dicyclopentadiene77-73-6379 lbs0 lbs379 lbs
30Antimony compoundsN010235 lbs0 lbs235 lbs
31Butyraldehyde123-72-8218 lbs0 lbs218 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
39Methyl methacrylate80-62-613 lbs0 lbs13 lbs
40Tetrachloroethylene127-18-410 lbs0 lbs10 lbs
41Trichloroethylene79-01-610 lbs0 lbs10 lbs
42Lead7439-92-13 lbs7 lbs10 lbs
43Zinc compoundsN9825 lbs0 lbs6 lbs
44Biphenyl92-52-43 lbs0 lbs3 lbs

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

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

View the full list of 29 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (29 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Isobutyraldehyde78-84-22,245 lbs0 lbs146,162 lbs
2Ethylene glycol107-21-1110,903 lbs0 lbs110,903 lbs
3Styrene100-42-530 lbs0 lbs78,726 lbs
4Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0900 lbs11 lbs15,941 lbs
5n-Butyl alcohol71-36-39,733 lbs0 lbs15,304 lbs
6DiisocyanatesN1200 lbs0 lbs12,180 lbs
7Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-76,673 lbs0 lbs9,293 lbs
81,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-67,218 lbs0 lbs7,218 lbs
9Methyl tert-butyl ether1634-04-45,649 lbs56 lbs5,705 lbs
10n-Hexane110-54-34,148 lbs0 lbs4,148 lbs
11Naphthalene91-20-32,730 lbs0 lbs4,120 lbs
12Methyl methacrylate80-62-61 lbs0 lbs3,658 lbs
13Vinyl acetate108-05-43,246 lbs0 lbs3,246 lbs
14Benzene71-43-22,150 lbs0 lbs2,982 lbs
15Certain glycol ethersN2302,726 lbs0 lbs2,726 lbs
16Toluene108-88-32,332 lbs0 lbs2,455 lbs
17Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-11,559 lbs52 lbs1,861 lbs
18Ethylbenzene100-41-41,613 lbs0 lbs1,631 lbs
19tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-01,168 lbs273 lbs1,441 lbs
20Cyclohexane110-82-71,189 lbs0 lbs1,244 lbs
211,3-Butadiene106-99-0433 lbs0 lbs433 lbs
22Chromium7440-47-3136 lbs32 lbs167 lbs
23Ethyl acrylate140-88-5117 lbs0 lbs117 lbs
24Methanol67-56-1115 lbs0 lbs115 lbs
25Nickel7440-02-036 lbs20 lbs57 lbs
26sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-255 lbs0 lbs55 lbs
27Dicyclopentadiene77-73-637 lbs0 lbs37 lbs
28Cumene98-82-825 lbs0 lbs27 lbs
29Lead And Lead CompoundsN4200 lbs0 lbs7 lbs

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