Environment in Lawrence, KS
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
7
Pop. Served
137,435
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
2.0M MT
Top Emitter
Lawrence Energy Center
1.8M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Lawrence Energy Center Evergy Inc | Power Plants | 1,824,440 |
Hamm Sanitary Landfill Summit Materials Inc | Waste | 131,662 |
ICL Icl Specialty Products North America Inc | Chemicals | 49,155 |
University of Kansas State Of Kansas | Other | 26 |
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. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.0M metric tons of CO₂e.