Environment in Aiken, SC

Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water 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)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC - SAVANNAH RIVER SITE
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Llc
Chemicals275,521
Owens Corning
Owens Corning
Minerals29,581

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.