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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
1310 LUELLA AVE DEER PARK 77536
Building Size
3,265 sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
29.16 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: 19.16 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 92% 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)
17.4 million lbs
Extremely High
2666.3x more than typical Houston property
870 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)
10.13 million lbs
Extremely High
2100.5x 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)
6.85 million lbs
Extremely High
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)17,396,023 lbs10,129,365 lbs6,845,101 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)2,037,910 lbs1,237,439 lbs258,289 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 92% 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, Ammonia, 1,3-Butadiene, Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)

View the full list of 81 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (81 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N51106,472,3336,472,333
2Ethylene74-85-11,650,58401,650,584
3Ammonia7664-41-7765,19412,6031,199,277
41,3-Butadiene106-99-01,021,400451,021,445
5Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-91,016,21501,016,215
6Propylene115-07-1987,5100987,510
7Cumene98-82-8851,544882852,426
8Phenol108-95-2634,1561,108635,264
9Toluene108-88-3510,897199511,096
10Methanol67-56-1309,738133,638443,376
11Benzene71-43-2434,310242434,552
12n-Hexane110-54-3274,14710274,157
13Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-7255,366179255,545
14Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-4211,3832,545213,928
15Hydrogen cyanide74-90-8127,0972,741129,838
164,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol80-05-7125,7000125,700
17Epichlorohydrin106-89-8121,0113,811124,822
18Vinyl chloride75-01-4122,06146122,106
19Sodium nitrite7632-00-00102,300102,300
20Acetonitrile75-05-883,75212,21995,971
21Ethylbenzene100-41-473,43022273,652
22Acetaldehyde75-07-070,8631,39872,261
23Isoprene78-79-570,54013770,677
24Zinc compoundsN9827,16562,46569,631
25Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-067,065067,065
26Propylene oxide75-56-953,747053,747
27Ethylene glycol107-21-131,2519,38740,638
28Diethanolamine111-42-235,781035,781
29Cyclohexane110-82-726,20128426,485
30Naphthalene91-20-321,42620621,632
31Dichloromethane75-09-219,5813919,620
32Butyl acrylate141-32-218,363018,363
33Formaldehyde50-00-016,402016,402
34Chloroethane75-00-313,375013,375
35Maleic anhydride108-31-612,243012,243
36Cumene hydroperoxide80-15-911,006011,006
37Trade SecretTRD SECRT9,70509,705
381,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-68,91908,919
39Dicyclopentadiene77-73-68,67008,670
40Acetophenone98-86-26,7141,4628,176
41Allyl alcohol107-18-67,4276268,053
42sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-21,9465,6007,546
43Chlorine7782-50-57,35207,352
44Glycidol556-52-52,8414,4107,251
45Manganese compoundsN4501375,0375,174
46Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-14,71424,716
47Tetrachloroethylene127-18-44,0881764,264
48DiisocyanatesN1204,00704,007
49Nickel compoundsN495803,7643,844
50Styrene100-42-53,800163,816
51Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))N04001,9361,936
52Lead compoundsN4205091,3761,886
53Phenanthrene85-01-81,5471591,706
54Certain glycol ethersN2301,42201,422
55Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN5351,38101,381
56Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN590576130782
57Lead And Lead CompoundsN420267421689
58Anthracene120-12-753470604
59Cresol (mixed isomers)1319-77-3430146576
60Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-54620462
61Acrylic acid79-10-73480348
62Chloromethane74-87-33260326
63Mercury compoundsN458105212317
64Mercury And Mercury CompoundsN45836195230
65Benzo[g,h,i]perylene191-24-29674170
66Cobalt compoundsN0963389122
67Barium And Barium CompoundsN04009999
68Carbon disulfide75-15-084084
69NonylphenolN53061061
70Nitric acid7697-37-249049
71Methyl acrylate96-33-347047
72Cobalt And Cobalt CompoundsN096122436
73Ethyl acrylate140-88-535035
74Triethylamine121-44-834034
75Dioxin and dioxin-like compoundsN15072331
76Methyl methacrylate80-62-625025
77Diphenylamine122-39-4101424
78Boron trifluoride7637-07-211011
79Propionaldehyde123-38-6808
80N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone872-50-4303
81Acetamide60-35-5202

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Ammonia, Ethylene, Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Propylene, 1,3-Butadiene

View the full list of 65 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (65 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Ammonia7664-41-765,5061,830462,173
2Ethylene74-85-1441,5550441,555
3Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110204,942204,942
4Propylene115-07-1142,9700142,970
51,3-Butadiene106-99-0108,6439108,652
6Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-997,000097,000
74,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol80-05-710,300089,800
8Toluene108-88-351,6871054,042
9Cumene98-82-852,7123152,743
10Methanol67-56-114,59727,17447,222
11Phenol108-95-240,34325442,761
12Benzene71-43-239,600741,769
13Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-438,75828939,047
14n-Hexane110-54-323,4881024,840
15Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-718,4001020,108
16Zinc compoundsN9824439,56218,421
17Hydrogen cyanide74-90-813,0007013,070
18Diethanolamine111-42-23,059012,859
19Lead compoundsN4209316912,855
20Epichlorohydrin106-89-812,29133112,622
21Nickel compoundsN495021811,929
22Dichloromethane75-09-29,911109,922
23Acetonitrile75-05-84,9003,1008,000
24Vinyl chloride75-01-47,88337,886
25Trade SecretTRD SECRT5,67705,677
26Ethylbenzene100-41-44,62075,262
27Sodium nitrite7632-00-004,6004,600
28Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-04,34004,340
29Naphthalene91-20-32,290224,044
30Acetaldehyde75-07-03,8611614,022
31Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN59012144,011
32Glycidol556-52-51,0022,4003,402
33Formaldehyde50-00-03,36303,363
34Cyclohexane110-82-72,424173,336
35sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-25402,1002,640
36Isoprene78-79-52,360162,376
37DiisocyanatesN1201,84301,843
38Ethyl acrylate140-88-5601,809
39Ethylene glycol107-21-11,52701,527
40Chloroethane75-00-31,42901,429
41Styrene100-42-51,16021,371
42Maleic anhydride108-31-67010701
43Acetophenone98-86-2188510698
44Butyl acrylate141-32-25970597
451,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-65460546
46Dicyclopentadiene77-73-64930503
47Manganese compoundsN45037350387
48Cumene hydroperoxide80-15-93840384
49NonylphenolN53020374
50Benzo[g,h,i]perylene191-24-201372
51Certain glycol ethersN2303260326
52Tetrachloroethylene127-18-42704274
53Acrylic acid79-10-71270127
54Chlorine7782-50-51010101
55Mercury compoundsN45805354
56Dioxin and dioxin-like compoundsN1501053
57Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-10044
58Lead7439-92-10038
59Mercury And Mercury CompoundsN45817032
60Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-526026
61Carbon disulfide75-15-012012
62Nitric acid7697-37-211011
63Phenanthrene85-01-8617
64Anthracene120-12-7112
65Propylene oxide75-56-9101