Environment in Escondido, CA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
6
Pop. Served
171,989
Violations (5yr)
3
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
500.6K MT
Top Emitter
Palomar Energy Center
488.0K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Palomar Energy Center Sempra Energy Inc | Power Plants | 488,006 |
Escondido Energy Center, LLC Wellhead Electric Co | Power Plants | 12,643 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 6 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 500.6K metric tons of CO₂e.