Environment in Gaffney, SC
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
4
Pop. Served
40,398
Violations (5yr)
4
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
212.4K MT
Top Emitter
Broad River Energy Center
161.5K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Broad River Energy Center Southwest Generation Operating Co Llc | Power Plants | 161,540 |
Cherokee County Cogen South Carolina Public Service Authority | Power Plants | 50,857 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 4 water systems serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 212.4K metric tons of CO₂e.