Environment in Columbia, MO
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
6
Pop. Served
206,254
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
277.7K MT
Top Emitter
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI MU POWER PLANT
238.5K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI MU POWER PLANT University Of Missouri System | Other | 238,548 |
COLUMBIA SANITARY LANDFILL Columbia City Of (Inc) | Waste | 35,359 |
Columbia Columbia City Of (Inc) | Power Plants | 3,823 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 6 water systems serving the area. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 277.7K metric tons of CO₂e.