Environment in Ghent, KY
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater 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)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Ghent Ppl Corp | Power Plants | 9,677,872 |
Nucor Steel Gallatin LLC Nucor Corp | Metals | 378,216 |
North American Stainless North American Stainless | Metals | 275,108 |
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.