Environment in Providence, RI
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
7
Pop. Served
334,716
Violations (5yr)
3
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
1.0M MT
Top Emitter
Manchester Street
815.8K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Manchester Street Edgewater Generation Holdings Llc | Power Plants | 815,758 |
THE NARRAGANSETT ELECTRIC COMPANY Ppl Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 121,361 |
R I HOSPITAL Lifespan Corp | Other | 48,577 |
BROWN UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS Brown University | Other | 24,994 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 7 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.0M metric tons of CO₂e.