Environment in Akron, OH
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
20
Pop. Served
3,893
Violations (5yr)
2
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
5
Total CO₂e
187.7K MT
Top Emitter
FirstEnergy Substation Group
80.3K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
FirstEnergy Substation Group Firstenergy Corp | Other | 80,315 |
CARGILL INC SALT DIV Cargill Inc | Other | 44,838 |
City of Akron Steam Generating City Of Akron Ohio | Power Plants | 41,771 |
HUNTSMAN ADVANCED MATERIALS AMERICAS, LLC Huntsman Corp | Other | 19,234 |
AKRON REGIONAL LANDFILL * Waste Management Inc | Waste | 1,533 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 20 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 187.7K metric tons of CO₂e.