Environment in Rochester, MN

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

9

Pop. Served

124,843

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

5

Total CO₂e

286.4K MT

Top Emitter

OLMSTED WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITY

128.4K MT CO₂e

Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
OLMSTED WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITY
County Of Olmsted Minnesota
Waste128,432
MAYO MEDICAL CENTER - ROCHESTER
Mayo Clinic
Other67,645
SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL
Mayo Clinic
Other47,670
Silver Lake
Rochester Public Utilities
Power Plants31,912
OLMSTED COUNTY - KALMAR LANDFILL
County Of Olmsted Minnesota
Waste10,718

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.

There are 9 water systems serving the area. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 286.4K metric tons of CO₂e.