Environment in Ashland, KY
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
3
Pop. Served
58,801
Violations (5yr)
1
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
362.4K MT
Top Emitter
BIG RUN LANDFILL
327.4K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
BIG RUN LANDFILL Boyd County Sanitary Landfill Inc | Waste | 327,377 |
GREEN VALLEY LANDFILL Republic Services Inc | Waste | 35,038 |
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. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 362.4K metric tons of CO₂e.