Environment in San Jose, CA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
69
Pop. Served
3,389,570
Violations (5yr)
7
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
219.1K MT
Top Emitter
Los Esteros Critical Energy Fac
88.2K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (500k_1m)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Los Esteros Critical Energy Fac Cpn Management Lp | Power Plants | 88,232 |
Guadalupe Rubbish Disposal Facility Waste Management Inc | Waste | 64,118 |
San Jose/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility City Of San Jose California | Other | 39,429 |
CSU, San Jose State University State Of California | Other | 27,333 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 69 water systems serving the area. 7 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 219.1K metric tons of CO₂e.