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Old 05-01-2015, 09:44 AM
 
Location: Southeast Houston
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Hey everyone,

My husband and I are new to Houston (in Dickinson since May 2014) and house hunting. I know Houston has some pollution issues and they can't be totally avoided but is there a difference between the air in Clearlake vs League City vs. Friendswood vs. Dickinson? We were driving around Armand Bayou State Park (specifically Clearlake Forest), I love the idea of living around there but the yellow haze in the horizon is disconcerting :/ We were also looking at South Shore Harbor. Any insight?

Also, I saw smoke stacks in the distance yesterday (Thursday arount 6:30-7pm) (toward Galveston), is this typical processing plant activity or something?

Thanks for your insight.
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Old 05-01-2015, 10:41 AM
 
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well clearlake near armand bayou is near where they make lots of chemicals too. I grew up in friendswood and can honestly say i have never smelled anything wierd there. clearlake yes.
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Old 05-01-2015, 10:42 AM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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There are a lot of plants along 225 in Pasadena and a lot in Texas city. Prevailing winds typically carry the pollutants toward east Houston. Yes you'll see that pollution haze a lot. I don't think you'll see a lot of difference in any of those areas.
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Old 05-01-2015, 10:54 AM
 
Location: Clear Lake, Houston TX
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Yesterday and today were ozone warning days for the entire Houston area, and it looked smoggy everywhere. Here's a map for right now.



You can watch this map throughout the day and see for yourself:

Ozone Viewer | houstoncleanairnetwork.org

If there is a coastal breeze (prevailing wind) it'll blow a lot of crap into town. If it's coming from the north it blows it into the area. The west side has problems with pollution from vehicles/congestion and a much larger, more dense population. Pick your poison.

Regarding the "smoke stacks," that was steam-- and Clear Lake Forest is ~4 miles south of a chemical plant complex. If you're concerned about plants, then the Texas coast is not for you.

I'd be more concerned if your house is anywhere near a pipeline easement. Clear Lake is far enough away from the plants (lived here 10 yrs and never smelled anything weird) but there are pipeline easements cris-crossing everywhere. Beware of those nice-looking greenbelts.

Not sure how affordable homeowners and flood insurance is around Taylor Lake Village due to the storm surge potential. Or if it's even possible to obtain, meaning those homes will be cash purchases. A number of people have second/weekend homes in that area and I personally wouldn't buy one unless I had the cash to throw away in case it gets wiped out.
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Old 05-01-2015, 11:19 AM
 
Location: League City
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Hey everyone,

My husband and I are new to Houston (in Dickinson since May 2014) and house hunting. I know Houston has some pollution issues and they can't be totally avoided but is there a difference between the air in Clearlake vs League City vs. Friendswood vs. Dickinson? We were driving around Armand Bayou State Park (specifically Clearlake Forest), I love the idea of living around there but the yellow haze in the horizon is disconcerting :/ We were also looking at South Shore Harbor. Any insight?

Also, I saw smoke stacks in the distance yesterday (Thursday arount 6:30-7pm) (toward Galveston), is this typical processing plant activity or something?

Thanks for your insight.

Did you continue driving past Armand Bayou (assuming Bay Area Blvd) for about 5-10 more minutes? Lots of chemical plants/companies are located right down the road.

I wouldn't think the air would be that much different between those cities being in such close proximity, though I may be wrong.
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Old 05-01-2015, 03:17 PM
 
Location: League City, Texas
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Did you continue driving past Armand Bayou (assuming Bay Area Blvd) for about 5-10 more minutes? Lots of chemical plants/companies are located right down the road.

I wouldn't think the air would be that much different between those cities being in such close proximity, though I may be wrong.
The air doesn't recognize various city limits. . I've never really noticed any issues in the years I've been visiting or now living here for over 10 years. I guess it depends on the prevailing winds--it do get a little odiferous around Baytown & Pasadena (Stinky-dena) sometimes!

Like mentioned previously--that's just the Texas coast.
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Old 05-01-2015, 04:19 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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Pasadena lost most of it odor problem that gave it its reputation and that was the paper plant mill that was closed down after hurricane Ike took it out in 2005. The onlyChemical odor in that area tends to mostly around Highway 225 and over the ship channel area. However, the 0P was not asking about that area she was asking about clear lake, League City and Friendswood. I think the air-quality in all of those areas would be similar and as others have said there are plants in the Armand Bayou area which is very close to residential but I too, would be more concerned about all the pipelines that zigzag through the middle of the neighborhoods.
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Old 05-01-2015, 10:50 PM
 
Location: Southeast Houston
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GREAT information guys. Thank you very much!!
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Old 05-01-2015, 10:58 PM
 
Location: Southeast Houston
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Texas7 and Tstone,
Any history of detrimental pipeline incidences?
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Old 05-01-2015, 11:16 PM
 
Location: Southeast Houston
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I haven't done any research yet, but any detrimental pipeline incidences?...Also, thanks for the link. I just viewed it. Looks like Katy and Humble have the healthiest air this evening.
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