Environment in Albany, NY
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
8
Pop. Served
110,048
Violations (5yr)
37
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
110.4K MT
Top Emitter
NYS OGS SHERIDAN STEAM PLANT
67.6K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
NYS OGS SHERIDAN STEAM PLANT New York State | Other | 67,620 |
ALBANY LANDFILL City Of Albany New York | Waste | 42,755 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 8 water systems serving the area. 37 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 110.4K metric tons of CO₂e.