Environment in Yuma, AZ
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
21
Pop. Served
165,923
Violations (5yr)
98
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
370.0K MT
Top Emitter
Yucca Power Plant
149.2K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Yucca Power Plant Pinnacle West Capital Corp | Power Plants | 149,196 |
South Yuma County Landfill Cr&R Inc | Waste | 139,655 |
YUMA COGENERATION ASSOCIATES Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Power Plants | 81,103 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 21 water systems serving the area. 98 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 370.0K metric tons of CO₂e.