Environment in Boulder, CO
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
12
Pop. Served
170,384
Violations (5yr)
3
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
87.4K MT
Top Emitter
University of Colorado Boulder - Utility Services
55.0K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
University of Colorado Boulder - Utility Services University Of Colorado At Boulder | Power Plants | 54,989 |
Valmont Xcel Energy Inc | Power Plants | 21,336 |
BOULDER LANDFILL Republic Services Inc | Waste | 11,090 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 12 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 87.4K metric tons of CO₂e.