Environment in Tempe, AZ
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
5
Pop. Served
167,062
Violations (5yr)
1
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
6
Total CO₂e
1.0M MT
Top Emitter
Kyrene Generating Station
485.3K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Kyrene Generating Station Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District | Power Plants | 485,283 |
Ocotillo Power Plant Pinnacle West Capital Corp | Power Plants | 327,235 |
Microchip Technology Inc. Microchip Technology Inc | Other | 77,657 |
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Arizona State University | Other | 63,883 |
UNITED DAIRYMEN OF ARIZONA - DAIRY United Dairymen Of Arizona | Other | 41,284 |
Salt River Project - T & D Equipment Uns Energy Corp | Other | 31,118 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 5 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 6 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.0M metric tons of CO₂e.