Environment in Syracuse, NY
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
5
Pop. Served
542,280
Violations (5yr)
23
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
392.5K MT
Top Emitter
WestRock - Solvay, LLC
165.9K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
WestRock - Solvay, LLC Westrock Co | Pulp and Paper | 165,885 |
NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION National Grid Usa | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 163,248 |
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY - STEAM STATION Syracuse University | Other | 48,134 |
Niagara Mohawk Electric National Grid Usa | Other | 15,254 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 5 water systems serving the area. 23 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 392.5K metric tons of CO₂e.