Environment in Poughkeepsie, NY
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
31
Pop. Served
96,266
Violations (5yr)
10
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
91.2K MT
Top Emitter
DUTCHESS CO RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY
72.2K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
DUTCHESS CO RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY Dutchess County Resource Recovery Agency | Waste | 72,151 |
Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 13,654 |
Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation Elec T&D Equipment Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | Other | 5,395 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 31 water systems serving the area. 10 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 91.2K metric tons of CO₂e.