Environment in Portland, OR
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
27
Pop. Served
752,577
Violations (5yr)
11
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
6
Total CO₂e
178.4K MT
Top Emitter
Evraz Oregon Steel
92.8K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (500k_1m)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Evraz Oregon Steel Evraz Inc North America | Metals | 92,843 |
NW Natural - Oregon Northwest Natural Holding Co | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 57,910 |
OWENS-BROCKWAY GLASS CONTAINER INC. PLANT 21 O-I Glass Inc | Minerals | 11,029 |
NW Natural - Washington Northwest Natural Holding Co | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 9,114 |
PGE T&D Facility Portland General Electric Co | Other | 5,777 |
ST JOHN LANDFILL Metro | Waste | 1,720 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 27 water systems serving the area. 11 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 6 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 178.4K metric tons of CO₂e.