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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
9119 HIGHWAY 225 LA PORTE 77571
Elevation
29.4 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: 19.4 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
Very High
Higher pollution than 93% 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)
15.82 million lbs
Extremely High
2424.8x more than typical Houston property
≈ 791 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)
8.99 million lbs
Extremely High
1864.5x 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)
6.83 million 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)15,820,419 lbs8,991,179 lbs6,829,240 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)3,584,400 lbs794,268 lbs673,028 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 93% of Houston homes
Each bar's width represents the percentage of Houston homes in that pollution range. This property ranks in the 0-9th percentile (top 10% most polluted).

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

Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Ethylene, Propylene, Methanol, Vinyl acetate

View the full list of 70 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (70 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110 lbs6,134,896 lbs6,134,896 lbs
2Ethylene74-85-13,286,204 lbs0 lbs3,286,204 lbs
3Propylene115-07-11,752,877 lbs0 lbs1,752,877 lbs
4Methanol67-56-1899,678 lbs653,326 lbs1,553,004 lbs
5Vinyl acetate108-05-41,158,764 lbs5,684 lbs1,164,448 lbs
6Ammonia7664-41-7345,454 lbs10,775 lbs777,709 lbs
7n-Hexane110-54-3585,056 lbs0 lbs585,056 lbs
8Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-0181,408 lbs0 lbs181,408 lbs
91,2-Dichloroethane107-06-2177,067 lbs59 lbs177,125 lbs
10Vinyl chloride75-01-480,700 lbs33 lbs80,733 lbs
11Chlorine7782-50-563,044 lbs3,421 lbs66,465 lbs
12Certain glycol ethersN23063,696 lbs0 lbs63,696 lbs
131,3-Butadiene106-99-050,362 lbs0 lbs50,362 lbs
14Dicyclopentadiene77-73-649,236 lbs26 lbs49,262 lbs
15Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-743,144 lbs0 lbs43,144 lbs
16Methyl iodide74-88-437,993 lbs0 lbs37,993 lbs
17Acetaldehyde75-07-026,697 lbs0 lbs26,697 lbs
18Zinc compoundsN9826,213 lbs19,557 lbs25,770 lbs
19Benzene71-43-219,827 lbs42 lbs19,869 lbs
20Ethylene glycol107-21-118,529 lbs0 lbs18,529 lbs
21Formaldehyde50-00-016,402 lbs0 lbs16,402 lbs
22Chlorobenzene108-90-716,036 lbs0 lbs16,036 lbs
23Chloroethane75-00-314,531 lbs0 lbs14,531 lbs
24Cyclohexane110-82-714,194 lbs0 lbs14,194 lbs
25Boron trifluoride7637-07-214,190 lbs0 lbs14,190 lbs
26Chloroform67-66-311,497 lbs51 lbs11,547 lbs
27Toluene108-88-39,752 lbs66 lbs9,818 lbs
28N,N-Dimethylformamide68-12-29,020 lbs0 lbs9,020 lbs
29Carbon tetrachloride56-23-57,770 lbs0 lbs7,770 lbs
30Isoprene78-79-55,909 lbs0 lbs5,909 lbs
31Maleic anhydride108-31-65,569 lbs0 lbs5,569 lbs
32DiisocyanatesN1204,276 lbs0 lbs4,276 lbs
331,1,2-Trichloroethane79-00-52,836 lbs0 lbs2,836 lbs
34Mercury7439-97-60 lbs0 lbs2,200 lbs
35Ethylidene dichloride75-34-32,180 lbs0 lbs2,180 lbs
36Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate117-81-72,020 lbs0 lbs2,020 lbs
37Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms)1344-28-11,750 lbs0 lbs1,750 lbs
381,2-Dichloroethylene540-59-01,428 lbs0 lbs1,428 lbs
39Styrene100-42-51,209 lbs0 lbs1,209 lbs
40Vinylidene chloride75-35-4693 lbs0 lbs693 lbs
41Hydrogen cyanide74-90-8596 lbs0 lbs596 lbs
42Copper compoundsN1000 lbs586 lbs586 lbs
43Naphthalene91-20-3493 lbs33 lbs526 lbs
44Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-5462 lbs0 lbs462 lbs
45Ethylbenzene100-41-4391 lbs32 lbs423 lbs
46Copper And Copper CompoundsN1000 lbs351 lbs351 lbs
47Chloromethane74-87-3326 lbs0 lbs326 lbs
48Tetrachloroethylene127-18-4294 lbs0 lbs294 lbs
491,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane79-34-5290 lbs0 lbs290 lbs
50Nitric acid7697-37-2260 lbs0 lbs260 lbs
51Pentachloroethane76-01-7245 lbs0 lbs245 lbs
52Hexachlorocyclopentadiene77-47-4110 lbs33 lbs143 lbs
53NonylphenolN530100 lbs13 lbs113 lbs
54Lead compoundsN42034 lbs54 lbs88 lbs
55n-Butyl alcohol71-36-387 lbs0 lbs87 lbs
56Trichloroethylene79-01-684 lbs0 lbs84 lbs
57Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0900 lbs81 lbs81 lbs
58Hexachloroethane67-72-181 lbs0 lbs81 lbs
59sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-268 lbs0 lbs68 lbs
60Dioxin and dioxin-like compoundsN1500 lbs60 lbs61 lbs
61Hexachlorobenzene118-74-115 lbs14 lbs29 lbs
62Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0900 lbs25 lbs25 lbs
63Lead And Lead CompoundsN42011 lbs10 lbs22 lbs
64Lead7439-92-10 lbs10 lbs10 lbs
65Chloroprene126-99-810 lbs0 lbs10 lbs
66Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN5907 lbs0 lbs7 lbs
67Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether111-44-42 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
68Mercury compoundsN4582 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
69Benzo[g,h,i]perylene191-24-20 lbs1 lbs1 lbs
70Mercury And Mercury CompoundsN4581 lbs0 lbs1 lbs

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Methanol, Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Ammonia, Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms), Ethylene

View the full list of 63 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (63 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Methanol67-56-164,420 lbs64,010 lbs1,299,632 lbs
2Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110 lbs607,579 lbs607,579 lbs
3Ammonia7664-41-749,914 lbs503 lbs475,930 lbs
4Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms)1344-28-1250 lbs0 lbs353,010 lbs
5Ethylene74-85-1304,610 lbs0 lbs304,610 lbs
6Propylene115-07-1168,171 lbs0 lbs168,171 lbs
7Maleic anhydride108-31-61,569 lbs0 lbs134,889 lbs
8Vinyl acetate108-05-488,580 lbs410 lbs102,853 lbs
9n-Hexane110-54-361,453 lbs0 lbs62,795 lbs
101,2-Dichloroethane107-06-212,354 lbs15 lbs12,708 lbs
11Copper And Copper CompoundsN1000 lbs209 lbs5,782 lbs
12Chlorine7782-50-55,521 lbs0 lbs5,521 lbs
13Vinyl chloride75-01-44,880 lbs2 lbs4,881 lbs
14Dicyclopentadiene77-73-64,280 lbs5 lbs4,285 lbs
15Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN5903 lbs0 lbs3,624 lbs
16Formaldehyde50-00-03,363 lbs0 lbs3,363 lbs
17Zinc compoundsN982426 lbs233 lbs3,305 lbs
18Toluene108-88-32,114 lbs8 lbs3,075 lbs
19Certain glycol ethersN2303,026 lbs0 lbs3,026 lbs
201,3-Butadiene106-99-02,958 lbs0 lbs2,958 lbs
21Cyclohexane110-82-71,726 lbs0 lbs2,621 lbs
22Dioxin and dioxin-like compoundsN1500 lbs7 lbs2,327 lbs
23Benzene71-43-21,725 lbs3 lbs2,171 lbs
24DiisocyanatesN1201,843 lbs0 lbs1,843 lbs
25Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0900 lbs0 lbs1,622 lbs
26Methyl iodide74-88-41,600 lbs0 lbs1,600 lbs
27Chloroethane75-00-31,506 lbs0 lbs1,506 lbs
28Boron trifluoride7637-07-21,192 lbs0 lbs1,192 lbs
29Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-71,144 lbs0 lbs1,144 lbs
30Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-0938 lbs0 lbs938 lbs
31Chloroform67-66-3798 lbs9 lbs817 lbs
32Acetaldehyde75-07-0595 lbs0 lbs600 lbs
33Carbon tetrachloride56-23-5572 lbs0 lbs580 lbs
34Isoprene78-79-5578 lbs0 lbs578 lbs
35N,N-Dimethylformamide68-12-2570 lbs0 lbs570 lbs
36Lead7439-92-10 lbs5 lbs457 lbs
37Ethylbenzene100-41-4358 lbs2 lbs365 lbs
38Naphthalene91-20-3270 lbs18 lbs288 lbs
391,1,2-Trichloroethane79-00-5227 lbs0 lbs229 lbs
40Ethylidene dichloride75-34-3156 lbs0 lbs156 lbs
41Styrene100-42-5141 lbs0 lbs155 lbs
42Tetrachloroethylene127-18-424 lbs0 lbs139 lbs
43Ethylene glycol107-21-1121 lbs0 lbs121 lbs
441,2-Dichloroethylene540-59-0103 lbs0 lbs103 lbs
45Vinylidene chloride75-35-449 lbs0 lbs49 lbs
46Benzo[g,h,i]perylene191-24-20 lbs0 lbs38 lbs
47Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-526 lbs0 lbs26 lbs
481,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane79-34-524 lbs0 lbs24 lbs
49Nitric acid7697-37-220 lbs0 lbs20 lbs
50Pentachloroethane76-01-720 lbs0 lbs20 lbs
51Asbestos (friable)1332-21-40 lbs0 lbs17 lbs
52Hexachlorocyclopentadiene77-47-410 lbs5 lbs15 lbs
53Mercury And Mercury CompoundsN4581 lbs0 lbs12 lbs
54Trichloroethylene79-01-68 lbs0 lbs12 lbs
55NonylphenolN53010 lbs0 lbs10 lbs
56Lead And Lead CompoundsN4200 lbs4 lbs10 lbs
57n-Butyl alcohol71-36-37 lbs0 lbs7 lbs
58Hexachloroethane67-72-17 lbs0 lbs7 lbs
59sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-25 lbs0 lbs5 lbs
60Chlorobenzene108-90-70 lbs0 lbs4 lbs
61Hexachlorobenzene118-74-11 lbs1 lbs2 lbs
62Polychlorinated biphenyls1336-36-30 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
63Chloroprene126-99-81 lbs0 lbs1 lbs

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