Environment in Morris, IL

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Pop. Served

15,009

Violations (5yr)

8

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

7

Total CO₂e

2.4M MT

Top Emitter

Three Rivers Energy Center

1.3M MT CO₂e

Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
Three Rivers Energy Center
Harrison Street Social Infrastructure Fund Lp
Power Plants1,347,781
Morris Cogeneration, LLC
Atlantic Power Corp
Power Plants415,911
AUX SABLE LIQUID PRODUCTS INC
Aux Sable Liquid Products Lp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems290,346
EQUISTAR CHEMICALS LP
Lyondellbasell Industries Inc
Chemicals268,440
NOURYON SURFACE CHEMISTRY LLC
Nouryon Surface Chemistry Llc
Chemicals52,745
Morris Community Landfill
City Of Morris Illinois
Waste38,123
ENVIRONTECH LANDFILL
Republic Services Inc
Waste2,883

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.

There are 6 water systems serving the area. 8 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 7 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.4M metric tons of CO₂e.