Environment in Wilmington, NC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
8
Pop. Served
204,745
Violations (5yr)
1
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
1.6M MT
Top Emitter
L V Sutton Steam Electric Plant
1.5M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
L V Sutton Steam Electric Plant Duke Energy Corp | Power Plants | 1,495,649 |
NEW HANOVER COUNTY SECURE LANDFILL County Of New Hanover North Carolina | Waste | 47,523 |
Gold Bond - WLM Plant Spangler Companies Inc | Minerals | 40,329 |
Stepan Stepan Co | Other | 27,067 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 8 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.6M metric tons of CO₂e.