Environment in Chapel Hill, NC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
19
Pop. Served
3,373
Violations (5yr)
23
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
212.3K MT
Top Emitter
The University of NC Chapel Hill
169.1K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
The University of NC Chapel Hill State Of North Carolina | Other | 169,134 |
Orange County Regional Landfill Orange County North Carolina | Waste | 43,198 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 19 water systems serving the area. 23 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 212.3K metric tons of CO₂e.