Environment in Lafayette, LA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
18
Pop. Served
203,419
Violations (5yr)
21
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
55.9K MT
Top Emitter
T J Labbe Electric Generating Station
28.0K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
T J Labbe Electric Generating Station Lafayette City Parish Consolidated Government | Power Plants | 27,951 |
Hargis-Hebert Electric Generating Statio Lafayette City Parish Consolidated Government | Power Plants | 27,926 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 18 water systems serving the area. 21 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 55.9K metric tons of CO₂e.