Environment in Winchester, KY
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Pop. Served
37,189
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
285.0K MT
Top Emitter
Smith Generating Facility
278.8K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Smith Generating Facility East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc | Power Plants | 278,761 |
East Kentucky Power Transmission System East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc | Other | 6,220 |
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 285.0K metric tons of CO₂e.