Environment in Elk River, MN
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Pop. Served
19,712
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
72.1K MT
Top Emitter
Elk River
36.8K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Elk River Great River Energy | Power Plants | 36,849 |
ELK RIVER SANITARY LANDFILL, INC. Waste Management Inc | Waste | 35,212 |
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 72.1K metric tons of CO₂e.