Environment in Joliet, IL
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
10
Pop. Served
166,002
Violations (5yr)
9
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
439.6K MT
Top Emitter
Joliet 29
417.4K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Joliet 29 Nrg Energy Inc | Power Plants | 417,353 |
GPLC JOLIET SALES Oneok Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 21,725 |
Joliet 9 Nrg Energy Inc | Power Plants | 547 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 10 water systems serving the area. 9 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 439.6K metric tons of CO₂e.