Environment in North Pole, AK

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

4,077

Violations (5yr)

1

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total CO₂e

304.7K MT

Top Emitter

GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOC NORTH POLE POWER PLANT

269.2K MT CO₂e

Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (under10k)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOC NORTH POLE POWER PLANT
Golden Valley Electric Assoc Inc
Power Plants269,151
PETRO STAR INC NORTH POLE REFINERY
Arctic Slope Regional Corp
Refineries35,598

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 304.7K metric tons of CO₂e.