Environment in Fort Lupton, CO
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
5
Pop. Served
14,013
Violations (5yr)
18
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
682.3K MT
Top Emitter
J.M. Shafer Generating Station
482.2K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (under10k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
J.M. Shafer Generating Station Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assoc Inc | Power Plants | 482,180 |
Spindle Hill Energy Center Invenergy Llc | Power Plants | 148,836 |
Fort Lupton Gas Plant Williams Cos Inc (The) | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 25,833 |
Golden Aluminum Inc. Lupton Ventures Inc | Metals | 25,432 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 5 water systems serving the area. 18 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 682.3K metric tons of CO₂e.