Environment in Bethlehem, PA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
14
Pop. Served
124,519
Violations (5yr)
4
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
2.7M MT
Top Emitter
Bethlehem Power Plant
2.6M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Bethlehem Power Plant Cpn Management Lp | Power Plants | 2,638,013 |
Bethlehem Landfill Company Waste Connections Us Inc | Waste | 66,314 |
LEHIGH HEAVY FORGE CORP/BETHLEHEM Lehigh Heavy Forge Corp | Other | 12,074 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 14 water systems serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.7M metric tons of CO₂e.