Environment in Franklin, GA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
8,172
Violations (5yr)
19
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
5
Total CO₂e
6.3M MT
Top Emitter
Wansley CC
3.4M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (under10k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Wansley CC The Southern Co | Power Plants | 3,388,644 |
Chattahoochee Energy Facility Oglethorpe Power Corp | Power Plants | 1,310,709 |
Wansley (7946) Municipal Electric Authority Of Georgia | Power Plants | 1,149,468 |
Hawk Road Energy Facility Oglethorpe Power Corp | Power Plants | 347,648 |
Tenaska Georgia Generating Station Tenaska Georgia Partners Lp | Power Plants | 132,931 |
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. 19 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 6.3M metric tons of CO₂e.