Environment in Dalton, GA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
99,315
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
6
Total CO₂e
3.7M MT
Top Emitter
Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility
3.4M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility Oglethorpe Power Corp | Power Plants | 3,432,994 |
DALTON WHITFIELD REGIONAL SW MANAGEMENT Dalton-Whitfield Regional Solid Waste Management | Waste | 159,268 |
ALADDIN MILLS - ANTIOCH RD PLA NT Mohawk Industries Inc | Other | 35,443 |
SHAW INDUSTRIES GROUP INC PLANT 4 Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Other | 33,094 |
Mohawk Industries - S. HAMILTON ST. PLANT Mohawk Industries Inc | Other | 22,846 |
Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Plant 80 Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Other | 10,519 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 1 water system serving the area. 6 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 3.7M metric tons of CO₂e.