Environment in Jackson, MS
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
4
Pop. Served
218,596
Violations (5yr)
78
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
5
Total CO₂e
1.5M MT
Top Emitter
Hinds Energy Facility
1.3M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Hinds Energy Facility Entergy Corp | Power Plants | 1,265,838 |
Clinton Enbridge (Us) Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 75,506 |
Darling Ingredients Inc. Darling Ingredients Inc | Other | 61,891 |
University of Mississippi Medical Center University Of Mississippi | Other | 30,420 |
Mid-Gulf Coast Basin Code 210 Pruet Production Co | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 27,731 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 4 water systems serving the area. 78 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.5M metric tons of CO₂e.