Environment in Ottumwa, IA

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Pop. Served

42,942

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

3

Total CO₂e

3.5M MT

Top Emitter

Ottumwa

3.4M MT CO₂e

Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
Ottumwa
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Power Plants3,426,759
JBS Swift Food
Jba Usa Holdings Llc
Other47,173
OTTUMWA / WAPELLO COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
Ottumwa-Wapello Solid Waste Commission
Waste39,467

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

There are 3 water systems serving the area. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 3.5M metric tons of CO₂e.