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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
2334 BUCHANAN ST LA PORTE 77571
Building Size
2,848 sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
23.48 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: 13.48 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 83% 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)
1.57 million lbs
Extremely High
241.0x more than typical Houston property
≈ 79 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)
1.57 million lbs
Extremely High
326.0x 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)
170 lbs
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)1,572,198 lbs1,572,028 lbs170 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)909,264 lbs201,729 lbs0 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 83% 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, Ethylene, Xylene (mixed isomers), Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size), Ammonia

View the full list of 33 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (33 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1n-Hexane110-54-31,013,131 lbs0 lbs1,013,131 lbs
2Ethylene74-85-1404,288 lbs0 lbs404,288 lbs
3Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-744,018 lbs0 lbs44,018 lbs
4Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-033,058 lbs0 lbs33,058 lbs
5Ammonia7664-41-718,956 lbs68 lbs19,024 lbs
6Ethylene glycol107-21-116,752 lbs0 lbs16,752 lbs
7Chlorine7782-50-510,430 lbs0 lbs10,430 lbs
8Maleic anhydride108-31-65,570 lbs0 lbs5,570 lbs
9Propylene115-07-14,500 lbs0 lbs4,500 lbs
10Chloroacetic acid79-11-84,175 lbs0 lbs4,175 lbs
11Methanol67-56-14,124 lbs0 lbs4,124 lbs
12Mercury7439-97-60 lbs0 lbs2,200 lbs
13Phosgene75-44-51,958 lbs0 lbs1,958 lbs
14Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms)1344-28-11,750 lbs0 lbs1,750 lbs
15Ethyl chloroformate541-41-31,467 lbs0 lbs1,467 lbs
16Methyl chlorocarbonate79-22-11,449 lbs0 lbs1,449 lbs
17sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-21,434 lbs0 lbs1,434 lbs
18n-Butyl alcohol71-36-31,165 lbs0 lbs1,165 lbs
191,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-6971 lbs0 lbs971 lbs
20Toluene108-88-3807 lbs0 lbs807 lbs
21Ethylene oxide75-21-8791 lbs0 lbs791 lbs
22Cyclohexane110-82-7377 lbs0 lbs377 lbs
23Ethylbenzene100-41-4310 lbs0 lbs310 lbs
24Naphthalene91-20-3278 lbs0 lbs278 lbs
25Formaldehyde50-00-046 lbs102 lbs148 lbs
26Cumene98-82-868 lbs0 lbs68 lbs
27Chloromethane74-87-351 lbs0 lbs51 lbs
28Chromium7440-47-345 lbs0 lbs45 lbs
29N,N-Dimethylformamide68-12-234 lbs0 lbs34 lbs
30Propylene oxide75-56-914 lbs0 lbs14 lbs
31Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether111-44-43 lbs0 lbs3 lbs
32Certain glycol ethersN2303 lbs0 lbs3 lbs
33Methyl methacrylate80-62-62 lbs0 lbs2 lbs

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms), Maleic anhydride, n-Hexane, Methanol, Ethylene

View the full list of 27 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (27 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms)1344-28-1250 lbs0 lbs353,010 lbs
2Maleic anhydride108-31-61,569 lbs0 lbs135,289 lbs
3n-Hexane110-54-3116,540 lbs0 lbs117,040 lbs
4Methanol67-56-1148 lbs0 lbs97,380 lbs
5Ethylene74-85-171,971 lbs0 lbs71,971 lbs
61,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-674 lbs0 lbs43,988 lbs
7Chloroacetic acid79-11-8476 lbs0 lbs20,694 lbs
8Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-71,183 lbs0 lbs14,402 lbs
9Toluene108-88-316 lbs0 lbs13,930 lbs
10Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN5350 lbs0 lbs11,809 lbs
11Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-06,255 lbs0 lbs6,255 lbs
12Naphthalene91-20-3245 lbs0 lbs4,285 lbs
13sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-293 lbs0 lbs3,447 lbs
14Ethylbenzene100-41-4220 lbs0 lbs2,846 lbs
15Ethylene oxide75-21-863 lbs0 lbs2,763 lbs
16Cumene98-82-84 lbs0 lbs2,713 lbs
17n-Butyl alcohol71-36-375 lbs0 lbs2,529 lbs
18Ammonia7664-41-7897 lbs0 lbs1,323 lbs
19Ethylene glycol107-21-11 lbs0 lbs1,139 lbs
20Chlorine7782-50-5961 lbs0 lbs961 lbs
21Formaldehyde50-00-03 lbs0 lbs513 lbs
22Propylene115-07-1500 lbs0 lbs500 lbs
23Cyclohexane110-82-724 lbs0 lbs315 lbs
24Ethyl chloroformate541-41-3120 lbs0 lbs120 lbs
25Phosgene75-44-527 lbs0 lbs27 lbs
26Methyl chlorocarbonate79-22-113 lbs0 lbs13 lbs
27Propylene oxide75-56-91 lbs0 lbs1 lbs

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