Environment in Lake Charles, LA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
17
Pop. Served
120,200
Violations (5yr)
15
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
466.4K MT
Top Emitter
Reynolds Metals Company, LLC
258.6K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Reynolds Metals Company, LLC Alcoa Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 258,636 |
CALCASIEU REFINING COMPANY Transworld Oil Usa Inc | Refineries | 177,038 |
Gillis Gas Plant Targa Resources Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 30,706 |
Magnolia LNG, LLC Lng Management Services Llc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 0 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 17 water systems serving the area. 15 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 466.4K metric tons of CO₂e.