Environment in Hastings, NE
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Pop. Served
25,003
Violations (5yr)
42
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
1.5M MT
Top Emitter
Gerald Whelan Energy Center
1.1M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Gerald Whelan Energy Center Public Power Generation Agency (Ppga-Wec2) | Power Plants | 1,097,681 |
AGP SOY/CORN PROCESSING Ag Processing Inc A Cooperative | Other | 179,938 |
CHIEF ETHANOL FUELS INC Chief Industries Inc | Other | 121,111 |
HASTINGS LANDFILL City Of Hastings Nebraska | Waste | 54,722 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 2 water systems serving the area. 42 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.5M metric tons of CO₂e.