Environment in Emporia, KS
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater 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)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Emporia Energy Center Evergy Inc | Power Plants | 794,869 |
BUNGE NORTH AMERICA, INC. Bunge North America Inc | Other | 32,616 |
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.