Environment in Okeechobee, FL
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
9
Pop. Served
21,825
Violations (5yr)
1
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
3.9M MT
Top Emitter
Okeechobee Clean Energy Center
3.8M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (under10k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Okeechobee Clean Energy Center Nextera Energy Inc | Power Plants | 3,813,084 |
Okeechobee Landfill Waste Management Inc | Waste | 88,801 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 9 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 3.9M metric tons of CO₂e.