Environment in Salisbury, NC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
7
Pop. Served
52,758
Violations (5yr)
11
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
3.3M MT
Top Emitter
Plant Rowan County
1.7M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Plant Rowan County The Southern Co | Power Plants | 1,676,213 |
Buck Duke Energy Corp | Power Plants | 1,570,968 |
Granges Americas Inc.- SRM Granges Americas Inc | Metals | 16,960 |
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. 11 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 3.3M metric tons of CO₂e.