Environment in Colorado Springs, CO
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
40
Pop. Served
567,587
Violations (5yr)
64
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
291.9K MT
Top Emitter
Microchip Technology
186.8K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (250k_500k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Inc | Other | 186,821 |
Martin Drake Colorado Springs Utilities | Power Plants | 82,062 |
Colorado Springs Landfill Waste Management Inc | Waste | 23,044 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 40 water systems serving the area. 64 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 291.9K metric tons of CO₂e.