Environment in Topeka, KS

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Pop. Served

141,838

Violations (5yr)

28

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

3

Total CO₂e

207.9K MT

Top Emitter

ROLLING MEADOWS LANDFILL

99.0K MT CO₂e

Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
ROLLING MEADOWS LANDFILL
Waste Management Inc
Waste99,012
Evergy Transmission and Distribution
Evergy Inc
Other65,439
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY - TOPEKA KANSAS PLANT
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Other43,399

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

There are 5 water systems serving the area. 28 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 207.9K metric tons of CO₂e.