Environment in Kings Mountain, NC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
6
Pop. Served
15,202
Violations (5yr)
5
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
1
Total CO₂e
1.2M MT
Top Emitter
Kings Mountain Energy Center
1.2M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Kings Mountain Energy Center Castillo Investment Holdings Llc | Power Plants | 1,237,626 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 6 water systems serving the area. 5 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.2M metric tons of CO₂e.