Environment in Tucson, AZ
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
115
Pop. Served
899,456
Violations (5yr)
112
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
6
Total CO₂e
862.0K MT
Top Emitter
Irvington Generating Station
751.2K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (500k_1m)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Irvington Generating Station Uns Energy Corp | Power Plants | 751,196 |
University of Arizona Arizona Board Of Regents | Other | 79,182 |
Los Reales Landfill City Of Tuscon Environmental Services | Waste | 26,984 |
Tucson Electric Power Company Uns Energy Corp | Other | 3,330 |
De Moss Petrie Generating Station Uns Energy Corp | Power Plants | 999 |
SGP Sierrita Compressor Station Kinder Morgan Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 270 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 115 water systems serving the area. 112 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 6 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 862.0K metric tons of CO₂e.