Environment in Ames, IA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
4
Pop. Served
97,467
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
430.0K MT
Top Emitter
Ames
253.1K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Ames City Of Ames Iowa | Power Plants | 253,096 |
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY/ ISU HEATING PLANT Iowa State University Of Science & Technology | Other | 146,726 |
USDA-NATIONAL ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER Us Government (%) | Other | 28,304 |
Dayton Avenue Substation City Of Ames Iowa | Power Plants | 1,856 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 4 water systems serving the area. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 430.0K metric tons of CO₂e.