Environment in Iowa City, IA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
16
Pop. Served
97,293
Violations (5yr)
7
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
195.7K MT
Top Emitter
UNIV OF IOWA MAIN PWR PLANT
169.2K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
UNIV OF IOWA MAIN PWR PLANT The University Of Iowa | Other | 169,207 |
IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL City Of Iowa City Iowa | Waste | 26,465 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 16 water systems serving the area. 7 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 195.7K metric tons of CO₂e.