Environment in Emporia, KS

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Pop. Served

28,743

Violations (5yr)

11

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total CO₂e

827.5K MT

Top Emitter

Emporia Energy Center

794.9K MT CO₂e

Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
Emporia Energy Center
Evergy Inc
Power Plants794,869
BUNGE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Bunge North America Inc
Other32,616

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. 11 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 827.5K metric tons of CO₂e.