Environment in Washington, DC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
12
Pop. Served
670,567
Violations (5yr)
7
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
6
Total CO₂e
279.4K MT
Top Emitter
GSA Central Heating
114.5K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (500k_1m)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
GSA Central Heating Us Government (%) | Power Plants | 114,503 |
CAPITOL POWER PLANT Us Of America Acting By & Through The Architect Of The Capitol | Power Plants | 60,868 |
Georgetown University Georgetown University | Other | 42,166 |
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY The George Washington University | Other | 25,057 |
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY Us Government (%) | Other | 23,094 |
Howard University Howard University (Inc) | Other | 13,662 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 12 water systems serving the area. 7 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 6 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 279.4K metric tons of CO₂e.