Environment in Winston-Salem, NC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
66
Violations (5yr)
2
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
61.2K MT
Top Emitter
HANES MILL ROAD LANDFILL
32.6K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (250k_500k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
HANES MILL ROAD LANDFILL City Of Winston-Salem | Waste | 32,617 |
R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO. WHITAKER PARK Reynolds American Inc | Other | 28,594 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 1 water system serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 61.2K metric tons of CO₂e.