Environment in Ghent, KY

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

5,934

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

3

Total CO₂e

10.3M MT

Top Emitter

Ghent

9.7M MT CO₂e

Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (under10k)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
Ghent
Ppl Corp
Power Plants9,677,872
Nucor Steel Gallatin LLC
Nucor Corp
Metals378,216
North American Stainless
North American Stainless
Metals275,108

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

There are 1 water system serving the area. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 10.3M metric tons of CO₂e.