Environment in Charlotte, NC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
146
Pop. Served
1,254,901
Violations (5yr)
85
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
7
Total CO₂e
437.8K MT
Top Emitter
Duke Energy Power Delivery Carolinas
143.3K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (500k_1m)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Duke Energy Power Delivery Carolinas Duke Energy Corp | Other | 143,337 |
Piedmont Natural Gas - North Carolina Duke Energy Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 142,641 |
Gerdau Ameristeel US, Inc - Charlotte Mill Gerdau Usa Inc | Metals | 50,136 |
CHARLOTTE PIPE & FOUNDRY CO Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co | Metals | 32,673 |
FRITO-LAY, INCORPORATED Pepsico Inc | Other | 26,631 |
Piedmont Natural Gas - Tennessee Duke Energy Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 24,756 |
Piedmont Natural Gas - South Carolina Duke Energy Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 17,655 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 146 water systems serving the area. 85 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 7 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 437.8K metric tons of CO₂e.