Environment in Mankato, MN
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
8
Pop. Served
43,913
Violations (5yr)
3
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
5
Total CO₂e
1.4M MT
Top Emitter
Mankato Energy Center
1.1M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Mankato Energy Center Southwest Generation Operating Co Llc | Power Plants | 1,075,185 |
Key City/Wilmarth Plant Xcel Energy Inc | Power Plants | 164,015 |
CHS MANKATO Chs Inc | Other | 86,254 |
ADM - MANKATO Archer Daniels Midland Co | Other | 80,347 |
PONDEROSA LANDFILL/BLUE EARTH COUNTY Blue Earth County Environmental Services | Waste | 21,937 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 8 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.4M metric tons of CO₂e.