Environment in Charleston, SC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
327,422
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
936.4K MT
Top Emitter
WestRock Charleston Kraft, LLC
813.5K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
WestRock Charleston Kraft, LLC Westrock Co | Pulp and Paper | 813,497 |
CHARLESTON COUNTY LANDFILL The Charles County Government | Waste | 122,935 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 1 water system serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 936.4K metric tons of CO₂e.