Our Hazards

Flooding

Flooding is a significant concern in many regions, and devastation appears to increase over time.

Water Quality

Anthropogenic and naturally occurring hazards impact the quality of drinking water across the state.

Air Quality

Particulate pollution and emissions circulate in the air and heavily impact regions with industry and urbanization.

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