Environment in Los Angeles, CA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
26
Pop. Served
4,033,386
Violations (5yr)
28
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
10
Total CO₂e
1.8M MT
Top Emitter
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO End User Emissions (LDC)
1.3M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (1m_plus)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO End User Emissions (LDC) Sempra Energy | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 1,287,219 |
University of California, Los Angeles Uc Regents | Other | 204,921 |
Scholl Canyon Landfill County Of Los Angeles California | Waste | 103,175 |
TOYON CANYON PARK RECLAMATION PROJECT City Of Los Angeles California | Waste | 99,985 |
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) City Of Los Angeles California | Other | 30,982 |
L A CO CENTRAL HEATING PLANT County Of Los Angeles California | Power Plants | 27,396 |
Darling Ingredients Inc Darling Ingredients Inc | Other | 25,468 |
Los Angeles General Medical Center Los Angeles General Medical Center | Other | 23,974 |
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power - electric power transmission & distribution entity (SF6) City Of Los Angeles California | Other | 12,146 |
Southern California Gas Co Transmission Sempra Energy | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 5,301 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 26 water systems serving the area. 28 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 10 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.8M metric tons of CO₂e.