Environment in Shelby, NC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
3
Pop. Served
82,401
Violations (5yr)
1
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
294.2K MT
Top Emitter
CLEVELAND COUNTY LANDFILL
143.4K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
CLEVELAND COUNTY LANDFILL Cleveland County Health Department | Waste | 143,437 |
Clearwater Paper Shelby, LLC Clearwater Paper Corp | Pulp and Paper | 78,238 |
ELECTRIC GLASS FIBER AMERICA, LLC Nippon Electric Glass America Inc | Minerals | 72,507 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 3 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 294.2K metric tons of CO₂e.