Environment in Ruston, LA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
7
Pop. Served
35,200
Violations (5yr)
1
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
66.1K MT
Top Emitter
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
35.0K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY Louisiana Tech University | Power Plants | 34,965 |
Mt. Olive Gas Plant Energy Transfer Lp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 31,133 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 7 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 66.1K metric tons of CO₂e.