Environment in Chester, PA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
140,437
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
1.1M MT
Top Emitter
Delaware Valley Resource Recovery Facility
860.4K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (under10k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Delaware Valley Resource Recovery Facility Covanta Holding Corp | Waste | 860,375 |
KIMBERLY CLARK PA LLC/CHESTER OPR Kimberly-Clark Corp | Pulp and Paper | 147,529 |
EVONIK CORPORATION Evonik Corp | Chemicals | 26,112 |
PQ Corp - Chester Plant Pq Corp | Chemicals | 22,439 |
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. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.1M metric tons of CO₂e.