Environment in Lakewood, CO

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water 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)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
Tallgrass Powder River Basin Gathering System
Tallgrass Development Lp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems139,706
Southwestern Production Corp Powder River Basin (515) Operations
Southwestern Production Corp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems31,168
WAPA
N/A Federal Government
Other7,831

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.