Environment in Hilo, HI
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
24
Pop. Served
118,171
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
220.0K MT
Top Emitter
HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO (HELCO) - KANOELEHUA HILL GENERATING STATION
145.7K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO (HELCO) - KANOELEHUA HILL GENERATING STATION Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc | Power Plants | 145,662 |
South Hilo Sanitary Landfill County Of Hawai'I Hawaii | Waste | 74,319 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 24 water systems serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 220.0K metric tons of CO₂e.