Environment in Greensboro, NC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
7
Pop. Served
321,041
Violations (5yr)
3
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
281.8K MT
Top Emitter
CITY OF GREENSBORO WHITE STREET LANDFILL
220.5K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (250k_500k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
CITY OF GREENSBORO WHITE STREET LANDFILL City Of Greensboro North Carolina | Waste | 220,460 |
EVONIK SUPERABSORBER LLC Evonik Corp | Chemicals | 36,504 |
QORVO Qorvo Inc | Other | 24,793 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 7 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 281.8K metric tons of CO₂e.