Environment in Pekin, IL

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

1,875

Violations (5yr)

1

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

3

Total CO₂e

2.2M MT

Top Emitter

Powerton

1.7M MT CO₂e

Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
Powerton
Nrg Energy Inc
Power Plants1,701,459
Alto Pekin, LLC
Alto Ingredients Inc
Other352,489
Alto ICP, LLC
Alto Ingredients Inc
Other163,962

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

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.2M metric tons of CO₂e.