Environment in Bangor, PA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
3
Pop. Served
270
Violations (5yr)
6
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
2.0M MT
Top Emitter
Lower Mount Bethel Energy
1.7M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (under10k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Lower Mount Bethel Energy Talen Energy Corp | Power Plants | 1,658,680 |
Martins Creek Talen Energy Corp | Power Plants | 384,286 |
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. 6 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.0M metric tons of CO₂e.