Environment in Tampa, FL
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
75
Pop. Served
1,526,093
Violations (5yr)
7
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
6
Total CO₂e
3.3M MT
Top Emitter
Bayside Power Station
2.4M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (250k_500k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Bayside Power Station Teco Energy Inc | Power Plants | 2,364,840 |
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department | Waste | 467,848 |
MCKAY BAY FACILITY City Of Tampa Florida | Waste | 287,827 |
ENVIROFOCUS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Gopher Resource Llc | Metals | 91,254 |
TECO Peoples Gas Teco Energy Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 75,525 |
Tampa Electric Company Teco Energy Inc | Other | 16,039 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 75 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 3.3M metric tons of CO₂e.