Environment in Aurora, CO
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
14
Pop. Served
604,124
Violations (5yr)
4
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
418.9K MT
Top Emitter
Blue Spruce Energy Center
269.8K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (250k_500k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Blue Spruce Energy Center Xcel Energy Inc | Power Plants | 269,797 |
DENVER ARAPAHOE DISPOSAL SITE-A WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY Waste Management Inc | Waste | 57,171 |
Wattenberg Gas Plant Western Midstream Partners Lp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 49,506 |
CIG Station 5950 Watkins, CO Kinder Morgan Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 42,456 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 14 water systems serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 418.9K metric tons of CO₂e.