Environment in Reading, PA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
12
Pop. Served
175,161
Violations (5yr)
4
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
1.7M MT
Top Emitter
Ontelaunee Energy Center
1.6M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Ontelaunee Energy Center Vistra Corp | Power Plants | 1,578,806 |
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY Carpenter Technology Corp | Metals | 168,155 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 12 water systems serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.7M metric tons of CO₂e.