Environment in Elko, NV
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater 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)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
CITY OF ELKO MUNICIPAL LANDFILL City Of Elko Nevada | Waste | 39,308 |
JERRITT CANYON MINE Jerritt Canyon Gold Llc | Other | 16,954 |
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.