Environment in Columbus, MS
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
9
Pop. Served
54,860
Violations (5yr)
1
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
2.1M MT
Top Emitter
International Paper - Columbus Mill
1.5M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
International Paper - Columbus Mill International Paper Co | Pulp and Paper | 1,504,641 |
Steel Dynamics Columbus, LLC Steel Dynamics Inc | Metals | 498,162 |
TGP Station 546 Columbus, MS Kinder Morgan Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 84,340 |
Nouryon Pulp & Performance Chemicals LLC Nouryon Chemicals Llc | Chemicals | 33,957 |
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. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.1M metric tons of CO₂e.