Environment in Gainesville, FL
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
6
Pop. Served
196,682
Violations (5yr)
25
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
5
Total CO₂e
1.6M MT
Top Emitter
Deerhaven
562.6K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Deerhaven City Of Gainesville Florida | Power Plants | 562,601 |
Deerhaven Renewable City Of Gainesville Florida | Power Plants | 439,455 |
J R Kelly City Of Gainesville Florida | Power Plants | 328,372 |
University of Florida Cogeneration Plant Duke Energy Corp | Power Plants | 203,558 |
Gainesville Regional Utilities, South Energy Center City Of Gainesville Florida | Power Plants | 24,895 |
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. 25 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.6M metric tons of CO₂e.