Environment in Gilroy, CA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
11
Pop. Served
60,126
Violations (5yr)
4
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
99.8K MT
Top Emitter
Olam West Coast Inc
55.3K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Olam West Coast Inc Olam Holdings Ptnr | Other | 55,333 |
Calpine Gilroy Cogen, LP Cpn Management Lp | Power Plants | 29,374 |
Gilroy Energy Center, LLC Cpn Management Lp | Power Plants | 15,113 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 11 water systems serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 99.8K metric tons of CO₂e.