Environment in Durham, NC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
44
Pop. Served
328,856
Violations (5yr)
7
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
411.6K MT
Top Emitter
Wolfspeed RTP
257.7K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (250k_500k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Wolfspeed RTP Cree Inc | Other | 257,690 |
DUKE UNIVERSITY Duke University | Other | 91,986 |
Wolfspeed, Inc Cree Inc | Other | 61,966 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 44 water systems serving the area. 7 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 411.6K metric tons of CO₂e.