Environment in Joplin, MO
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
31
Pop. Served
114,665
Violations (5yr)
9
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
952.9K MT
Top Emitter
State Line (MO)
888.3K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
State Line (MO) Liberty Utilities Co | Power Plants | 888,277 |
OWENS CORNING INSULATING SYSTEMS, LLC - JOPLIN Owens Corning | Minerals | 49,961 |
Southern Star-Saginaw Compressor Station Msip-Sscc Holdings Llc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 11,769 |
Liberty Utilities Kodiak Service Center Liberty Utilities Co | Other | 2,866 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 31 water systems serving the area. 9 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 952.9K metric tons of CO₂e.