Environment in Birmingham, AL
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
44
Pop. Served
590,489
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
6
Total CO₂e
701.2K MT
Top Emitter
AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE CO
169.4K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE CO American Cast Iron Pipe Co | Metals | 169,390 |
Spire Alabama Spire Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 148,168 |
NEW GEORGIA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM City Of Birmingham Alabama | Waste | 120,325 |
SMI STEEL LLC Commercial Metals Co | Metals | 95,473 |
EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM City Of Birmingham Alabama | Waste | 89,002 |
NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INC Nucor Corp | Metals | 78,878 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 44 water systems serving the area. 6 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 701.2K metric tons of CO₂e.