Environment in Columbia, SC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
14
Pop. Served
323,172
Violations (5yr)
8
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
479.8K MT
Top Emitter
McMeekin
365.9K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
McMeekin Dominion Energy Inc | Power Plants | 365,876 |
SHAW INDUSTRIES GROUP INC. P LANT 8S Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Other | 75,900 |
University of South Carolina University Of South Carolina | Power Plants | 37,991 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 14 water systems serving the area. 8 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 479.8K metric tons of CO₂e.