Environment in Watsonville, CA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
15
Pop. Served
68,078
Violations (5yr)
8
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
22.4K MT
Top Emitter
BUENA VISTA DRIVE SANITARY LANDFILL
19.5K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
BUENA VISTA DRIVE SANITARY LANDFILL County Of Santa Cruz Department Of Public Works | Waste | 19,457 |
CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL City Of Watsonville Department Of Public Works & Utilities | Waste | 2,942 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 15 water systems serving the area. 8 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 22.4K metric tons of CO₂e.