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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
6917 LYONS AVE 4 HOUSTON 77020
Elevation
42.74 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: 32.74 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 80% 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)
820 thousand lbs
Extremely High
125.6x more than typical Houston property
≈ 41 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)
814 thousand lbs
Extremely High
168.8x 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)819,692 lbs813,842 lbs5,850 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)190,040 lbs105,699 lbs995 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 80% 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):

Ammonia, Xylene (mixed isomers), n-Hexane, Styrene, n-Butyl alcohol

View the full list of 48 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (48 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1Ammonia7664-41-7311,444 lbs0 lbs311,444 lbs
2Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-7141,882 lbs0 lbs141,882 lbs
3n-Hexane110-54-3125,640 lbs0 lbs125,640 lbs
4Styrene100-42-578,090 lbs0 lbs78,090 lbs
5n-Butyl alcohol71-36-333,617 lbs0 lbs33,617 lbs
6Zinc compoundsN98224,265 lbs4,977 lbs29,242 lbs
7Toluene108-88-325,336 lbs0 lbs26,509 lbs
8Phenol108-95-224,642 lbs0 lbs24,642 lbs
9Ethylbenzene100-41-416,163 lbs0 lbs16,163 lbs
101,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-68,965 lbs0 lbs8,965 lbs
11Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-46,912 lbs0 lbs6,912 lbs
12Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-13,355 lbs0 lbs3,355 lbs
13Cyclohexane110-82-72,389 lbs0 lbs2,389 lbs
14Methanol67-56-12,104 lbs0 lbs2,104 lbs
15Formaldehyde50-00-01,893 lbs0 lbs1,893 lbs
16Ethylene glycol107-21-11,461 lbs0 lbs1,461 lbs
17Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN5901,170 lbs1 lbs1,171 lbs
18Methyl tert-butyl ether1634-04-41,021 lbs0 lbs1,021 lbs
19Propylene115-07-1810 lbs0 lbs810 lbs
20Manganese7439-96-5166 lbs336 lbs503 lbs
21Certain glycol ethersN230402 lbs0 lbs402 lbs
22Chloroacetic acid79-11-8330 lbs0 lbs330 lbs
23Methyl methacrylate80-62-6265 lbs0 lbs265 lbs
24Lead7439-92-1174 lbs66 lbs240 lbs
25Manganese compoundsN45018 lbs208 lbs226 lbs
26Benzo[g,h,i]perylene191-24-2221 lbs0 lbs221 lbs
27Benzene71-43-2218 lbs0 lbs218 lbs
28Zinc (fume or dust)7440-66-6201 lbs0 lbs201 lbs
29Naphthalene91-20-3194 lbs0 lbs194 lbs
30Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N090141 lbs15 lbs156 lbs
31DiisocyanatesN120101 lbs4 lbs105 lbs
32Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms)1344-28-11 lbs98 lbs99 lbs
33Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))N0400 lbs67 lbs67 lbs
34Copper7440-50-867 lbs0 lbs67 lbs
35Nickel7440-02-023 lbs38 lbs61 lbs
36Lead compoundsN42038 lbs22 lbs60 lbs
37Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N09032 lbs1 lbs33 lbs
38Nitric acid7697-37-230 lbs0 lbs30 lbs
39Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-524 lbs0 lbs24 lbs
40Chromium7440-47-316 lbs0 lbs20 lbs
41Barium And Barium CompoundsN0400 lbs16 lbs16 lbs
42Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N51115 lbs0 lbs15 lbs
43Cobalt7440-48-40 lbs0 lbs4 lbs
44Lead And Lead CompoundsN4203 lbs1 lbs3 lbs
45Copper compoundsN1001 lbs1 lbs2 lbs
46Molybdenum trioxide1313-27-51 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
47Dioxin and dioxin-like compoundsN1501 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
48Cumene98-82-81 lbs0 lbs1 lbs

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Zinc compounds, Ammonia, Manganese, Xylene (mixed isomers), n-Hexane

View the full list of 23 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (23 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Zinc compoundsN9823,493 lbs739 lbs61,978 lbs
2Ammonia7664-41-749,429 lbs0 lbs52,907 lbs
3Manganese7439-96-50 lbs41 lbs19,987 lbs
4Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-717,453 lbs0 lbs17,453 lbs
5n-Hexane110-54-312,290 lbs0 lbs12,290 lbs
6Toluene108-88-311,886 lbs0 lbs11,886 lbs
7Styrene100-42-59,639 lbs0 lbs9,639 lbs
8Nickel7440-02-00 lbs31 lbs2,080 lbs
91,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-61,210 lbs0 lbs1,210 lbs
10Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN590115 lbs0 lbs125 lbs
11Methanol67-56-1125 lbs0 lbs125 lbs
12Manganese compoundsN4502 lbs116 lbs118 lbs
13Lead compoundsN4205 lbs3 lbs60 lbs
14Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))N0400 lbs19 lbs53 lbs
15Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms)1344-28-10 lbs42 lbs42 lbs
16Benzo[g,h,i]perylene191-24-221 lbs0 lbs24 lbs
17Molybdenum trioxide1313-27-50 lbs0 lbs21 lbs
18Methyl methacrylate80-62-610 lbs0 lbs10 lbs
19Chloroacetic acid79-11-810 lbs0 lbs10 lbs
20Ethylene glycol107-21-110 lbs0 lbs10 lbs
21Lead7439-92-10 lbs5 lbs5 lbs
22Nickel And Nickel CompoundsN4950 lbs0 lbs5 lbs
23Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy)7440-62-20 lbs0 lbs3 lbs

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