Environment in Rifle, CO
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
4
Pop. Served
10,601
Violations (5yr)
70
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
711.6K MT
Top Emitter
Meeker Gas Plant
361.2K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Meeker Gas Plant Enterprise Products Partners Lp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 361,198 |
WILLOW CREEK GAS PLANT The Williams Cos Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 292,396 |
Natural Soda Jm Huber Corp | Other | 49,551 |
Meeker Compressor Station Tallgrass Development Lp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 8,411 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 4 water systems serving the area. 70 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 711.6K metric tons of CO₂e.