Environment in Fairbanks, AK
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
20
Pop. Served
160,103
Violations (5yr)
22
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
769.6K MT
Top Emitter
UTILITY PLANTS SECTION
304.8K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
UTILITY PLANTS SECTION Doyon Ltd | Power Plants | 304,842 |
CHENA POWER PLANT Aurora Energy Llc | Power Plants | 265,496 |
University of Alaska Fairbanks State Of Alaska | Other | 116,616 |
SOUTH CUSHMAN LANDFILL Borough Of Fairbanks North Star | Waste | 82,673 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 20 water systems serving the area. 22 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 769.6K metric tons of CO₂e.