Environment in Georgetown, DE
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
6
Pop. Served
8,668
Violations (5yr)
4
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
57.5K MT
Top Emitter
Perdue Georgetown Processing Plant
29.1K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (under10k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Perdue Georgetown Processing Plant Perdue Farms Inc | Waste | 29,057 |
DE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY SOUTHERN Delaware Solid Waste Authority | Waste | 28,439 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 6 water systems serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 57.5K metric tons of CO₂e.