Environment in Erie, PA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
8
Pop. Served
234,255
Violations (5yr)
1
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
161.5K MT
Top Emitter
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp - Pennsylvania
77.6K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp - Pennsylvania National Fuel Gas Co | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 77,636 |
LAKE VIEW LDFL Waste Management Inc | Waste | 48,616 |
GE Transportation-Erie Plant Wabtec Us Rail Inc | Other | 35,203 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 8 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 161.5K metric tons of CO₂e.