Environment in Ottawa, IL

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Pop. Served

19,288

Violations (5yr)

60

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

4

Total CO₂e

187.5K MT

Top Emitter

PILKINGTON N.A.

94.5K MT CO₂e

Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
PILKINGTON N.A.
Pilkington Holdings Inc
Minerals94,502
U. S. Silica Company Ottawa Plant
Us Silica Holdings Inc
Other48,725
LANDCOMP LANDFILL
Republic Services Inc
Waste22,186
SABIC Innovative Plastics US LLC
Sabic Us Holdings Lp
Other22,121

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

There are 7 water systems serving the area. 60 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 187.5K metric tons of CO₂e.