Environment in Hamlet, NC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
10,635
Violations (5yr)
45
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
3.5M MT
Top Emitter
Richmond County Combustion Turbine Plant
3.5M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (under10k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Richmond County Combustion Turbine Plant Duke Energy Corp | Power Plants | 3,485,840 |
NCEMC Hamlet Plant North Carolina Electric Membership Corp | Power Plants | 43,516 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 1 water system serving the area. 45 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 3.5M metric tons of CO₂e.