Environment in Elko, NV

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Pop. Served

23,759

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total CO₂e

56.3K MT

Top Emitter

CITY OF ELKO MUNICIPAL LANDFILL

39.3K MT CO₂e

Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
CITY OF ELKO MUNICIPAL LANDFILL
City Of Elko Nevada
Waste39,308
JERRITT CANYON MINE
Jerritt Canyon Gold Llc
Other16,954

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

There are 7 water systems serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 56.3K metric tons of CO₂e.