Environment in Brandenburg, KY
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Pop. Served
5,140
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
116.6K MT
Top Emitter
Nucor Steel Brandenburg
64.6K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (under10k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Nucor Steel Brandenburg Nucor Corp | Metals | 64,560 |
Monument Chemical Kentucky, LLC Monument Chemical Llc | Chemicals | 52,086 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 2 water systems serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 116.6K metric tons of CO₂e.