Environment in York, PA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
13
Pop. Served
222,980
Violations (5yr)
25
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
804.2K MT
Top Emitter
YORK COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY
376.1K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
YORK COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY York County Solid Waste & Refuse Authority | Waste | 376,074 |
MAGNESITA REFRACTORIES/YORK Lwb Holding Co | Minerals | 275,645 |
LEHIGH WHITE CEMENT CO LLC Lehigh White Cement Co Llc | Minerals | 82,526 |
MODERN LANDFILL Republic Services Inc | Waste | 69,975 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 13 water systems serving the area. 25 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 804.2K metric tons of CO₂e.