Environment in Joplin, MO

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water 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)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
State Line (MO)
Liberty Utilities Co
Power Plants888,277
OWENS CORNING INSULATING SYSTEMS, LLC - JOPLIN
Owens Corning
Minerals49,961
Southern Star-Saginaw Compressor Station
Msip-Sscc Holdings Llc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems11,769
Liberty Utilities Kodiak Service Center
Liberty Utilities Co
Other2,866

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.