Environment in Raleigh, NC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
23
Pop. Served
647,389
Violations (5yr)
18
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
140.4K MT
Top Emitter
NCSU CENTRAL HEAT PLANT
112.8K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (250k_500k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
NCSU CENTRAL HEAT PLANT The University Of North Carolina | Other | 112,758 |
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition NA, Inc. Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America Inc | Chemicals | 27,664 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 23 water systems serving the area. 18 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 140.4K metric tons of CO₂e.