Environment in Columbus, NE

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Pop. Served

24,384

Violations (5yr)

35

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total CO₂e

1.1M MT

Top Emitter

ARCHER DANIEL MIDLAND COMPANY

1.1M MT CO₂e

Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
ARCHER DANIEL MIDLAND COMPANY
Archer Daniels Midland Co
Other1,128,881
NPPD T&D System
Nebraska Public Power District
Other4,963

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.

There are 5 water systems serving the area. 35 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.1M metric tons of CO₂e.