Environment in Chicago, IL
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
35
Pop. Served
2,758,108
Violations (5yr)
3
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
11
Total CO₂e
699.2K MT
Top Emitter
The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
155.5K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (1m_plus)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company Wec Energy Group Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 155,489 |
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO University Of Illinois | Other | 122,905 |
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO University Of Chicago | Other | 115,066 |
Befesa Zinc US INC Befesa Zinc Us Inc | Metals | 101,160 |
Ford Motor Company - Chicago Assembly Plant Ford Motor Co | Other | 51,797 |
CHICAGO O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Chicago Department Of Aviation | Other | 43,687 |
FINKL & SONS CO Finkl & Sons Co | Metals | 34,617 |
W. R. Grace & Co. Wr Grace & Co | Chemicals | 21,412 |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | Other | 20,854 |
S&C Electric Company S&C Electric Co | Other | 16,733 |
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CHICAGO CAMPUS Northwestern University | Other | 15,463 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 35 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 11 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 699.2K metric tons of CO₂e.