Environment in Rockford, IL
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
7
Pop. Served
147,796
Violations (5yr)
2
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
389.0K MT
Top Emitter
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL
268.9K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL Waste Connections Us Inc | Waste | 268,871 |
Rockford Energy Center Ls Power Development, Llc | Power Plants | 60,032 |
Gunite Corporation Accuride Corp | Metals | 35,221 |
Rockford Energy Center II Ls Power Development, Llc | Power Plants | 24,844 |
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. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 389.0K metric tons of CO₂e.