Environment in Aiken, SC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
7
Pop. Served
50,610
Violations (5yr)
6
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
305.1K MT
Top Emitter
SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC - SAVANNAH RIVER SITE
275.5K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC - SAVANNAH RIVER SITE Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Llc | Chemicals | 275,521 |
Owens Corning Owens Corning | Minerals | 29,581 |
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. 6 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 305.1K metric tons of CO₂e.