Environment in Lakewood, CO
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
54
Pop. Served
260,762
Violations (5yr)
8
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
178.7K MT
Top Emitter
Tallgrass Powder River Basin Gathering System
139.7K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Tallgrass Powder River Basin Gathering System Tallgrass Development Lp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 139,706 |
Southwestern Production Corp Powder River Basin (515) Operations Southwestern Production Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 31,168 |
WAPA N/A Federal Government | Other | 7,831 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 54 water systems serving the area. 8 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 178.7K metric tons of CO₂e.