Our Hazards
FloodingFlooding is a significant concern in many regions, and devastation appears to increase over time.
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Water QualityAnthropogenic and naturally occurring hazards impact the quality of drinking water across the state.
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Air QualityParticulate pollution and emissions circulate in the air and heavily impact regions with industry and urbanization.
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Trends
Key Takeaways
Flooding |
Flooding will continue in TX
Industrial growth and increase in superfund sites increases potential hazards for nearby residents |
Water Quality |
Hueco-Mesilla Bolson has high arsenic levels but the situation is complicated.
Enterococcus levels not related to poverty |
Air Quality |
Increasing Good AQI days
Decreasing levels of ozone, PM 2.5, and NO2 in major Texas cities |