Environment in Phoenix, AZ
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
56
Pop. Served
2,294,214
Violations (5yr)
149
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
5
Total CO₂e
1.6M MT
Top Emitter
APS West Phoenix Power Plant
1.4M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (1m_plus)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
APS West Phoenix Power Plant Pinnacle West Capital Corp | Power Plants | 1,413,917 |
CITY OF PHOENIX 27TH AVE LANDFILL City Of Phoenix Arizona | Waste | 83,339 |
Lone Cactus Landfill State Of Arizona Land Departme | Waste | 62,395 |
CITY OF PHOENIX - SKUNK CREEK LANDFILL City Of Phoenix Arizona | Waste | 16,428 |
Arizona Public Service Company Pinnacle West Capital Corp | Other | 9,853 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 56 water systems serving the area. 149 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.6M metric tons of CO₂e.