Environment in Rifle, CO

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water 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)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
Meeker Gas Plant
Enterprise Products Partners Lp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems361,198
WILLOW CREEK GAS PLANT
The Williams Cos Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems292,396
Natural Soda
Jm Huber Corp
Other49,551
Meeker Compressor Station
Tallgrass Development Lp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems8,411

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.