Environment in Aurora, CO

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water 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)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
Blue Spruce Energy Center
Xcel Energy Inc
Power Plants269,797
DENVER ARAPAHOE DISPOSAL SITE-A WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Waste Management Inc
Waste57,171
Wattenberg Gas Plant
Western Midstream Partners Lp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems49,506
CIG Station 5950 Watkins, CO
Kinder Morgan Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems42,456

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.