Environment in Owensboro, KY
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Pop. Served
94,128
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
392.4K MT
Top Emitter
WEST DAVIES COUNTY LANDFILL
195.3K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
WEST DAVIES COUNTY LANDFILL Daviess County Kentucky | Waste | 195,322 |
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS Kimberly-Clark Corp | Pulp and Paper | 121,014 |
OWENSBORO GRAIN CO Owensboro Grain Holding Co Inc | Other | 61,798 |
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Msip-Sscc Holdings Llc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 14,230 |
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. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 392.4K metric tons of CO₂e.